Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2025-06-12 12:41Core Points - The hearing held by the House Appropriations Committee's Defense Subcommittee featured intense confrontations between Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth and Democratic lawmakers regarding the $1 trillion defense budget request from the Trump administration [1][3] - Hegseth faced criticism for not providing details on the budget and the plan to reform the national defense industrial base, leading to frustration among committee members [1][3] - The deployment of nearly 5,000 National Guard and Marine Corps personnel to Los Angeles, despite opposition from California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, is expected to cost the government $134 million [3][5] Group 1 - Hegseth repeatedly deflected questions about the funding sources for the military deployment, which is intended to address unrest related to illegal immigration [3][5] - The hearing highlighted Hegseth's aggressive rhetoric, blaming the Biden administration for military and border security issues, while promoting the Trump administration's actions as necessary for public safety [5][6] - California has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for the federalization of the National Guard without the governor's request, claiming it exceeds federal authority [6] Group 2 - Hegseth indicated that the scale of military involvement domestically may continue to expand under Trump's leadership, emphasizing the importance of the National Guard and reserve forces for homeland security [6]