José” is what Vance thinks of Alex. Anyone who thinks this was a slip of the tongue doesn't know their anti-Latino history.

Vice President JD Vance referred to Sen. Alex Padilla as “José Padilla” during a Friday visit to Los Angeles where he ...

Speaking to reporters in Los Angeles on Friday, Vice President JD Vance claimed Democrats like California’s Sen. Alex Padilla, who was handcuffed amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on ...

José Padilla was convicted on charges of supporting al Qaeda after he was initially accused of planning a "dirty bomb" attack in the U.S. He was eventually sentenced to 21 years in prison.

Vance's comments sparked immediate reactions from both sides of the aisle. Padilla's fellow California senator, Adam Schiff, wrote on X: "JD Vance served alongside Alex Padilla, and knows better.

Vice President JD Vance referred to Sen. Alex Padilla as "Jose" Padilla when asked about Democratic lawmakers being handcuffed during Friday afternoon's news conference in Los Angeles.

During a visit to Los Angeles, Vice President JD Vance ignited controversy by accusing California Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass of inciti ...

Sen. Alex Padilla responded to Vice President JD Vance calling him 'Jose', criticizing the Trump administration as 'petty and unserious' on MSNBC on Saturday.

Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) blasted Vice President JD Vance for referring to him as “Jose Padilla” — a convicted terrorist serving time in prison — saying it shows how “petty and unserious ...

Senator Alex Padilla Slams Jd Vance After Vp Called Him 'Jose' During A Press Conference That’s a far cry from lowering the political temperature. But for this administration, it’s standard ...

Trump Vice President JD Vance referred to Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) as “Jose Padilla” — who is a convicted terrorist serving time in prison — then doubled down through a spokesman in a ...

Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a LA press conference led by Kristi Noem. When asked about the incident, JD Vance referred to Padilla as “Jose Padilla.” Sunday, Jul 13, 2025 ...