Defense Secretary Hegseth Orders Major National Guard Drawdown in Los Angeles
Defense Secretary Hegseth Orders Major National Guard Drawdown in Los Angeles Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered the removal of 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles, a move announced by a Pentagon official on Tuesday. The troops were initially deployed last month following widespread protests sparked by immigration raids in the city. Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell issued a statement, acknowledging the troops’ efforts and noting that “the lawlessness in Los Angeles is subsiding.” The initial deployment saw…