"Well I was hoping that José Padilla would be here to ask a question but unfortunately I guess he decided not to show up because there wasn't the theater," Vance said. "And that's all it is. I think everybody realizes what this is.

Calif., wrong while criticizing him, along with California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, over immigration raids in that city.

Vice President JD Vance visited Los Angeles on Friday to meet with federal, state and local officials about immigration raids that have roiled the city, as well as attending a high-dollar GOP fundraiser.