Defense Secretary defends deployment of National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends National Guard and Marine deployments in Los Angeles to quell rioters, accusing California officials of failing to protect ICE agents and citizens. Trump intervenes to maintain law and order.
Key Points
- President Trump intervenes to protect ICE agents and citizens
- California officials criticized for failing to maintain law and order
- Deployment cost expected to be $134 million
- Budget request for fiscal year 2026 includes $961.6 billion for various defense initiatives
Pros
- Maintaining law and order in the face of violent rioters
- Protecting ICE agents and citizens from harm
- Enforcing immigration laws and deporting illegal criminals
Cons
- Questioning the authority of Trump to deploy National Guard troops
- Concerns over troops' preparedness and well-being