Vice President Vance’s Los Angeles Visit Sparks Controversy Over Remarks Regarding Senator Padilla and California’s Response to Protests
Vice President Vance’s Los Angeles Visit Sparks Controversy Over Remarks Regarding Senator Padilla and California’s Response to Protests Vice President JD Vance visited Los Angeles on Friday, where he criticized California Democrats, including Senator Alex Padilla, for their response to recent protests. During his remarks, Vance referred to Senator Padilla as “José Padilla,” a name shared by a convicted terrorist. A spokesperson for Vance attributed the misnomer to a case of mistaken identity, citing two individuals with the same name…