Vice President JD Vance referred to Sen. Alex Padilla as “José Padilla” during a Friday visit to Los Angeles where he criticized California’s Democratic leaders and defended the Trump administration’s controversial use of the state’s National Guard in the city.

VP JD Vance referred to Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) as "Jose Padilla" then doubled down through a spokesman in a snarky statement to CNN. The post Trump VP Vance Calls Sen. Alex Padilla ‘Jose Padilla’ — Then Doubles Down In Crack To CNN first appeared on Mediaite.

On the floor of the Senate, U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla of California once again lashed out at President Donald Trump and his administration on Tuesday, June 17, for what he described as the militarization of Los Angeles,