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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
John Bowden

Noem asks Hegseth to exceed Trump’s order and force the military to arrest LA citizens to protect ICE agents

DHS chief Kristi Noem wants the US military directly involved in detaining and arresting protesters in Los Angeles, according to a letter sent to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The letter, first obtained by the San Francisco Chronicle, was authored by Noem prior to her meeting on Monday with Donald Trump and other top Cabinet officials concerning the unfolding demonstrations in Los Angeles.

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