CNN called out Padilla’s stunt for what it was, a desperate attempt to grab attention at a press conference where he didn’t belong.

And he trampled on the allotted time for an actual reporter!

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Even CNN called out Padilla’s stunt for what it was, a desperate attempt to grab attention at a press conference where he didn’t belong. When even the media sees through your act, you know you’ve gone too far...

"I mean, she was holding a press conference and delivering a statement to the press. He’s not a member of the press. This wasn’t a hearing or an open forum for senators to ask questions. He clearly showed up at a public event just to create a moment and do exactly what you’re describing, to show his constituents, not just Democrats, that he’s “fighting” from his perspective."