Trump National Guard deployment in Washington estimated to cost $1.4B more
Summary
The Pentagon says it will cost an extra $1.4 billion to keep National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., through the end of President Trump's second term in 2026. This cost estimate was shared with Congress by a top Pentagon official.Key Facts
- The cost is for deploying National Guard troops in Washington, D.C.
- The $1.4 billion estimate covers until October 2026.
- The information was provided by acting Pentagon comptroller Jules Hurst III.
- Senator Elizabeth Warren received the cost estimate from the Pentagon.
- President Donald Trump is serving his second term as U.S. President.
- The Pentagon gave this cost information to Congress for budget planning.
- The National Guard deployment is related to security in the capital.
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