Summary
The Trump administration is spending $93 million each month to deploy the National Guard in various U.S. cities. This includes a large presence in Washington, D.C., and Memphis, with smaller deployments in Texas. The costs cover personnel pay, healthcare, lodging, meals, and transportation.
Key Facts
- National Guard deployments in U.S. cities cost $93 million per month.
- Washington, D.C., commitment costs $55 million monthly for about 2,950 personnel.
- Memphis deployment costs $28 million monthly for 1,500 personnel.
- Texas involves 200 Guard members costing $4 million monthly.
- Daily cost per Guard member ranges from $522 to $607, depending on the city.
- The CBO provided these figures at the request of Senator Jeff Merkley.
- Deployments were halted in some cities by courts but still incurred costs due to ongoing activations.
- Future deployment costs in low-cost cities could be about $18 million monthly, higher in places like Washington, D.C.
