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Vance’s ‘Jose Padilla’ Misstep Clouds Los Angeles Guard Visit

California leaders seized on the misnaming to underscore their challenge to President Trump’s federalization of the state’s National Guard

Bishop Michael Pham prays for a delegation of clergy and other immigrant supporters, Friday, at St. Joseph Cathedral, June 20, 2025.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance's motorcade arrives at the Wilshire Federal Building in Los Angeles, California, U.S. June 20, 2025. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci
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U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance's motorcade arrives at the Wilshire Federal Building in Los Angeles, California, U.S. June 20, 2025. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci

Overview

  • Vice President JD Vance referred to Senator Alex Padilla as “Jose Padilla” during a Los Angeles press conference, drawing swift condemnation from California officials.
  • Governor Gavin Newsom challenged Vance to a face-to-face debate and vowed to pursue litigation aimed at restoring state control of the National Guard.
  • A federal appeals court last Thursday ruled that President Trump may retain command of approximately 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines deployed to Los Angeles.
  • Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass accused the vice president of “spewing lies” and fomenting division after he toured federal command centers and met with deployed forces.
  • Protests over recent ICE enforcement raids have subsided and a downtown curfew was lifted this week, though Vance said the troops remain essential to prevent any resurgence of unrest.