Staff Reports
Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about sending U.S. troops to American cities during a tense Senate hearing. Hegseth refused to entertain what he called “hypothetical” scenarios, standing firm on protecting law enforcement. This clash highlighted deep divisions over presidential authority and border security.
Warren demanded to know if Hegseth would deploy troops to 15 cities if ordered by President Trump. She specifically mentioned Chicago and New York, framing it as a test of military independence. Hegseth dismissed this line of questioning as unrealistic political theater lacking real-world context.
The defense secretary emphasized his focus on actual threats, not imaginary situations. He reminded Warren that troops were already effectively protecting ICE agents in Los Angeles from violent mobs. Hegseth stressed that defending federal law enforcement remains his concrete priority.
When Warren pressed about hypothetical deployments to Chicago and New York, Hegseth noted those cities might not need troops. He pointed out that local leaders could choose to protect federal agents themselves. This practical answer exposed the emptiness of Warren’s political grandstanding.
Hegseth strongly defended sending troops to Los Angeles as necessary for national security. He contrasted this with past administrations that allowed 21 million illegal immigrants into America. Securing our borders finally became the administration’s real mission, not political games.
Warren’s aggressive questioning tried to paint troop deployments as dangerous overreach. But Hegseth reframed it as protecting Americans doing their jobs. He highlighted decades spent guarding other nations’ borders while neglecting our own—a failure this administration is correcting.
The defense secretary’s calm refusal to play Warren’s “what if” games exposed Democratic hysteria. While Warren manufactured outrage, Hegseth focused on actual solutions—like securing the southern border that liberals abandoned. His sharp responses showed谁真正关心国家安全。
This confrontation proved Hegseth won’t be bullied by Senate theatrics. He stood strong protecting our homeland while Democrats invented fearmongering scenarios. Real leaders prioritize citizens’ safety over political point-scoring—something this administration understands perfectly.
