DC Guard Deployment Costs Billions | Durham News

The Pentagon estimates keeping the National Guard in D.C. until January 2029 will cost a staggering $1.4 billion — money that could be better spent on healthcare and food for struggling families. With thousands of troops still stationed in the city, locals and lawmakers are furious, calling it a political stunt that turns Washington into a military zone while families face rising costs. Senator Elizabeth Warren joins the chorus, slamming the deployment as wasteful under President’s direct command — a power not shared by other states where court rulings limit Guard use. Georgia recently sent hundreds of troops for temporary support, but with no clear end date, residents question whether this prolonged presence is truly necessary or just another drain on taxpayer dollars. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/022f890284350d9c