BREAKING: Pete Hegseth confirms that the National Guard will remain for 60 days in LA and the Pentagon has confirmed that the deployment will cost taxpayers $134 million.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed during a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on June 10, 2025, that the deployment of 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles will last 60 days, costing taxpayers an estimated $134 million. The funds, drawn from the Pentagon’s operations and maintenance budget, cover travel, housing, and food for the troops. Hegseth defended the deployment, stating it ensures “rioters, looters, and thugs” know the military presence is unwavering, protecting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents amid protests sparked by immigration raids.

The move, ordered by President Donald Trump without California Governor Gavin Newsom’s consent, has fueled a legal battle, with Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta suing over violations of state sovereignty and the Posse Comitatus Act. Democrats, including Rep. Pete Aguilar, criticized the deployment’s cost and lack of preparation, alleging troops were left without adequate food or water. Hegseth dismissed these claims as “disingenuous,” insisting troops are well-supported.

The deployment, the first since 1965 to bypass a governor’s request, has drawn sharp criticism from California officials, who argue it escalates tensions unnecessarily. Trump and Hegseth claim it’s necessary for “law and order,” while critics, including veterans’ groups, call it a politicized misuse of military resources. Posts on X reflect public outrage, with some users highlighting the $134 million cost as wasteful, suggesting it could better serve veterans or other domestic needs.

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