Defense Hegseth says troops in LA are lawful. He just can’t explain why. Published 11 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