STATEMENT: Congresswoman Randall Responds to Senator Padilla Forcibly Being Removed from Press Conference

June 13, 2025 Press Release BREMERTON, WA - Congresswoman Emily Randall released the following statement in response to Senator Alex Padilla (CA) being forcibly removed from a press conference: "What happened to Senator Padilla for simply doing his job, should light a fire in all of us. This is how democracies die, when those in power use force against those who ask questions — and we cannot look away.  We will continue to press forward.  We will continue to speak up. We will continue to use the tools we have to hold this administration accountable. Our communities are counting on us." Issues : Congress