Padilla claimed on Sunday that he was escorted into the room where the press briefing was being held by a member of the National Guard and an FBI agent.

Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) went viral on Thursday when he spoke over and tried to move toward DHS Sec. Kristi Noem as she held a press conference in Los Angeles.

Sen. Alex Padilla talks about being handcuffed and detained for asking Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem a question during a press conference.