Noem was in L.A. to address the ongoing protests against President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Federal agents handcuffed Padilla after his removal.

Lawmakers tell Fox News Digital their thoughts after Sen. Alex Padilla got thrown out of a Department of Homeland Security press conference in Los Angeles for interrupting on Thursday.

Days after Sen. Alex Padilla was handcuffed and removed for interrupting a news conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, the Democratic lawmaker insisted the clash was not a calculated move for attention.