Kristi Noem & Gavin Newsom

Kristi Noem: Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Secretary, held a news conference on immigration raids where Alex Padilla was forcibly taken to the ground, an event referenced by JD Vance.

Gavin Newsom: Gavin Newsom, the Governor of United States — California, was accused by JD Vance of encouraging violent immigration protests and condemned Vance's comments, particularly the reference to Alex Padilla. He also sought federal aid for wildfires.

Kristi Noem: Kristi Noem, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, confirmed that the Department of Homeland Security was working with state and federal law enforcement to respond.

Gavin Newsom: Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, offered full state assistance and sent investigators to aid in the investigation.

Kristi Noem: Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Secretary, was mentioned by JB Pritzker in his criticism of the Trump administration's actions.

Gavin Newsom: Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, along with JB Pritzker, threatened to withdraw from the National Governor's Association if it does not push back against Donald Trump's National Guard deployments.

Kristi Noem: As the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem announced the plan to paint the border wall black and is a key figure in implementing the Trump administration's immigration policies.