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Public disputes concerning political parties, public officials, institutions, political conduct, and governance in the United States.
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5 statements on this page. Dates: June 23, 2026 to October 5, 2026
5 matching statements. Dates: June 23, 2026 to October 5, 2026
5 published statements. Dates: June 23, 2026 to October 5, 2026
5 published statements. Dates: June 23, 2026 to October 5, 2026
5 statements on this page. Dates: June 23, 2026 to October 5, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. senator from California
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Trump was saying that foreign enemies of the United States should "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.
“Now Trump is in Nebraska inviting an attack on U.S. soil, putting millions of Americans and hundreds of thousands of our servicemembers at risk while trying to get Americans to cheer for an attack on our own country.”
Sen. Alex Padilla's post on his Senate X account, quoting a clip of the rally remark.
The reference point is whether Trump's remark meant Iranian attacks on Los Angeles and San Diego would be an acceptable price for the war, as critics read it, rather than that the war prevents a nuclear Iran from being able to attack them, as the White House says. Padilla reads the remark as inviting an attack on the United States and criticizes Trump for it, which asserts and condemns the critics' reading. The closest competing label is Challenged the characterization, but Padilla states his own reading and condemns the conduct. Evidence: Padilla's own post on X.
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, California
Statement summary
Alex Padilla voted yea on H.Con.Res. 89, a vote to direct the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran.
“On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89: A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”
Official Senate roll call on H.Con.Res. 89, a concurrent resolution directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Rejected 49-50 on September 24, 2026. Fetterman was the only Democratic nay; Republicans Collins, Murkowski, Paul and Tillis voted yea; Alsobrooks did not vote.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Voted to direct the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran, a vote to end U.S. involvement absent congressional authorization.
Role at the time: Member of the United States Congress
Statement summary
Sen. Alex Padilla said the shooting of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez should not have happened and called for an independent and transparent investigation.
“ICE can’t keep shooting people in our communities without any consequences. I’m calling for an independent and transparent investigation because this should have never happened to 28-year-old Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a DoorDash driver who was trying to make a delivery.”
In a direct post, Sen. Alex Padilla called for an independent and transparent investigation into the shooting of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez and said it should not have happened.
On whether ICE's use of force should be condemned or condoned, Padilla directly condemns it: he says ICE "can’t keep shooting people in our communities without any consequences" and that the shooting "should have never happened" — an express evaluation that the force used was wrongful, not merely a process complaint.
Role at the time: Member of the United States Congress
Statement summary
Sen. Alex Padilla said ICE shootings cannot continue without consequences and called for an independent and transparent investigation into the Garces Perez shooting. His call rejects reliance on a DHS-led inquiry alone.
“ICE can’t keep shooting people in our communities without any consequences. I’m calling for an independent and transparent investigation because this should have never happened to 28-year-old Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a DoorDash driver who was trying to make a delivery.”
In a direct post, Sen. Alex Padilla called for an independent and transparent investigation into the shooting of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez and said it should not have happened.
DHS's account of the shooting and its choice to have HSI lead the investigation. Padilla says ICE "can't keep shooting people... without any consequences" and calls for an "independent and transparent investigation," rejecting a DHS/ICE-led inquiry as sufficient. That's a direct rejection of DHS's chosen investigative process, so condemns holds.
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, California
Statement summary
Alex Padilla voted Yea on H.Con.Res. 86, the Senate resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
“On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”
Official Senate roll call on H.Con.Res. 86, directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Agreed to 50-48 on June 23, 2026 — the first Iran war powers resolution to pass both chambers. Republicans Cassidy, Collins, Murkowski and Paul voted yea; Fetterman was the only Democratic nay.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)A yea vote supported directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, opposing continued U.S. involvement in the war without congressional authorization.
