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.

The vice president's comments about the California senator on Friday, June 20 have stirred up criticism among city leaders and citizens alike.