U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles, stating it will cost $134 million and last at least 60 days to quell protests related to ICE raids. This deployment, ordered by President Donald Trump, is controversial as it occurred despite objections from California Governor Gavin Newsom and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, who argue it escalates the situation.
U.S. defence secretary defends military deployment to L.A., expected to cost $134M
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles, stating it will cost $134 million and last at least 60 days to quell protests related to ICE raids. This deployment, ordered by President Donald Trump, is controversial as it occurred despite objections from California Governor Gavin Newsom and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, who argue it escalates the situation.
Trending- 1 Late last week: Series of ICE sweeps began in Los Angeles.
- 2 May 30: Operation in San Diego resulted in immigration arrests.
- 3 Tuesday (June 10, 2025): Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defended military deployment to lawmakers; L.A. Mayor Karen Bass expected to provide update.
- 4 Next 60 days: Expected duration of military deployment.
- 5 Thursday: Hegseth planned to appear at House's armed service committee hearing.
- Estimated $134 million cost for deployment
- Increased tensions between federal and state/local authorities
- Potential lawsuit from California against the administration
- Questions about the legality of federal military deployment without state approval
- Ongoing protests and arrests
- Scrutiny of Hegseth's actions and budget proposals
What: U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the deployment of National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles, costing an estimated $134 million, to address protests and unrest following ICE immigration arrests.
When: Tuesday (Hegseth spoke to lawmakers, Bass update expected); next 60 days (deployment duration); late last week (series of sweeps/ICE raids began); May 30 (San Diego operation); January (Trump's White House spokesperson statement); Thursday (Hegseth's planned appearance).
Where: Los Angeles, California, San Diego, Capitol Hill (Washington D.C.), Oval Office.
Why: To quell protests, looting, and assaults on police officers following ICE raids and immigrant arrests; President Trump believes Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass failed to protect their people; to protect government property and federal personnel.
How: Deployment of over 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 active duty Marines; potential invocation of the Insurrection Act; ongoing ICE sweeps and arrests.