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Pete Hegseth: “The President has constitutional authority in order [to…”

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Defense Budget Hearing: Pete Hegseth and General Dan Kane Discuss FY 2026 Priorities and Global Threats

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Are you prepared to authorize DHS to use drones and also to authorize military forces to … The President has constitutional authority in order [to deploy active duty Marines]. … in. In defending. So the answer is law enforcement officers. So the answer is yes. Facilities. So the answer is yes. The execution of their job. The answer is yes. (46:59–47:07)

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Asserts that the President has constitutional authority to deploy active duty Marines.

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