Trump National Guard deployment in Washington estimated to cost $1.4B more

The Pentagon reports that deploying National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., is projected to cost an additional $1.4 billion through the end of President Trump's second term. Acting Pentagon comptroller Jules Hurst III provided this estimate for fiscal years 2027-2029 to Senator Elizabeth Warren. The financial data was submitted to Congress following inquiries from the Massachusetts Democratic Senator regarding the total expenditures required for the military deployment in the capital through the year 2029.