Trump Justifies Padilla Handcuffing: 'Looks Like an Illegal'
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Donald Trump reportedly justified the handcuffing of Senator Alex Padilla by claiming Padilla "looked like an illegal" and was unknown. Biographer Michael Wolff revealed Trump's rationale, dismissing Padilla's status as a senator. Padilla was forcefully removed from a press conference after attempting to question Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The incident sparked outrage from Democrats and some Republicans, while the White House dismissed Wolff's account.
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