Vance's Name Mix-up Sparks Outrage in California | JQJO

Vice President JD Vance mistakenly referred to Senator Alex Padilla as "José Padilla" during a visit to Los Angeles. Vance criticized California's Democratic leaders and defended the Trump administration's use of the state's National Guard. Padilla called Vance's comments "petty and unserious." Vance's spokesperson attributed the name mix-up to confusing Padilla with another individual who had broken the law. The incident sparked condemnation from California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Vance also defended the administration's immigration policies and the federal court decision allowing President Trump to retain control of California National Guardsmen.