Defense Hegseth says troops in LA are lawful. He just can’t explain why. Published 3 months ago on June 11, 2025 By toby The Pentagon chief stumbled when pressed on the legal underpinning for the deployment of 700 Marines to California. Related Topics: Up Next Pentagon to review US role in AUKUS submarine pact Don't Miss ‘America’s reputation is on the line’: Republican senators chide Hegseth over Ukraine Continue Reading You may like