Hegseth Signals There Are Plans Ready to Deploy More Troops Inside the U.S.

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The Pentagon chief indicated he would ignore a district court order to remove troops if Trump directed him to.

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Updated Jun. 18 2025 1:07PM EDT / Published Jun. 18 2025 1:00PM EDT

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signaled there are plans at the ready to deploy more troops within the U.S. while defending President Donald Trump mobilizing troops to Los Angeles.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

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Hegseth Signals There Are Plans Ready to Deploy More Troops Inside the U.S.

The Pentagon chief indicated he would ignore a district court order to remove troops if Trump directed him to.

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Sarah Ewall-Wice