National Guard deployment in DC to cost $1.4 billion through Trump's term
Summary
The National Guard’s ongoing mission in Washington, D.C., called “Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful,” will cost about $1.4 billion through the remainder of President Trump’s term. The mission started in August 2025 and is expected to continue until 2029, with around 2,500 to 5,000 troops deployed to assist local police in keeping the city safe.Key Facts
- The National Guard mission in D.C. is estimated to cost $1.4 billion through 2029.
- About 4,600 to 5,000 National Guard members are currently deployed, with roughly 2,000 extra troops temporarily sent from Republican-led states.
- The mission began in August 2025 under President Trump’s plan to help law enforcement in U.S. cities.
- The deployment is a strain on the Pentagon's Army budget, which is facing a multibillion-dollar shortfall.
- The Guard signed a $292 million contract to rent 2,000 apartment units for troops, saving about $90 million compared to hotel costs.
- Troops patrol Metro stations, downtown areas, and the National Mall, mostly armed but with limited power to make arrests.
- Soldiers were pulled back from some other cities after the Supreme Court ruled the deployments there were not justified, but the D.C. mission continues under a different legal setup.
- A deadly attack on National Guard troops near the White House occurred in November 2026, resulting in the death of Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and serious injuries to Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.
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