Summary
President Donald Trump deployed troops to six major U.S. cities in 2025, costing about $500 million according to a report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The troops were sent to deter crime and support federal immigration enforcement. The ongoing deployments continue in some cities and may cost $93 million monthly in 2026.
Key Facts
- President Trump sent over 10,000 National Guard and marines to several cities in 2025.
- The total estimated cost of the deployments in 2025 was approximately $496 million.
- The cities involved included Los Angeles, Washington, DC, Memphis, Portland, Chicago, and New Orleans.
- As of December 2025, about 5,000 troops remained in the affected cities due to legal challenges.
- Washington, DC, had the costliest deployment, costing $232 million, with nearly 3,000 troops involved.
- Ongoing deployments in 2026 are estimated to cost $93 million monthly.
- Suspended operations include those in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland, while deployments continue in other cities.
- The cost for deploying 1,000 National Guards to a city in 2026 is estimated between $18 million and $21 million per month.
