While Democrats slammed the Trump administration for resorting to authoritarian tactics, GOP lawmakers blamed Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) for the ugly episode.

“You insist on exaggerating,” Padilla said as Noem was speaking, seemingly prompting at least two men to approach and shove him.

“You insist on exaggerating,” Padilla said as Noem was speaking, seemingly prompting at least two men to approach and shove him.