National Guard in D.C. Costs More Than Police

A new study reveals the National Guard’s D.C. deployment cost more than enough to fund over 3,000 local police officers or cover salaries for 1,300+—a massive taxpayer drain. Former president’s dramatic claims of “bloodshed” and “bedlam” don’t match reality: violent crime was already falling nationwide, and Guard troops mostly stood guard in tourist zones, rarely arresting anyone. One tragic incident involved a Guardsman fatally shooting an attacker with mental health issues. While property crime saw a dip, the hype was exaggerated. Now, despite 26 states pushing back, plans for another “summer surge” loom—unless courts or Congress act, this waste continues. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/de5ad06198529313