Democrats cash in on Alex Padilla’s clash with federal agents

Published June 13, 2025 1:30pm ET



Sen. Alex Padilla’s (D-CA) takedown by federal law enforcement on Thursday is the focus of the latest fundraising pitches from Democrats, including the national party, lawmakers, and left-leaning political action committees.

The California Democrat stands to benefit directly, with appeals from the Democratic National Committee, a fundraising committee tied to former Vice President Kamala Harris, and Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) asking for donations to split with Padilla.

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