Guard deployment to Washington into 2029 will cost roughly $1.4B, estimate shows

The National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., extended until January 2029, is projected to cost $1.4 billion according to a Defense Department estimate. The deployment, initiated by President Donald Trump to address crime, has faced criticism for infringing on local autonomy and militarizing the city. The cost includes an average of 2,500 National Guard members through 2029.