US EditionGuard Deployments to US Cities Cost $496 Million in 2025, CBO Says
The Congressional Budget Office reports monthly costs of $93 million for National Guard deployments in multiple cities, with Washington, D.C. alone projected at $660 million.
- The Congressional Budget Office estimated on Jan. 28, 2026, that President Donald Trump's domestic National Guard deployments cost about $496 million last year and could total $1.1 billion if continued this year.
- Amid protests over immigration raids, President Donald Trump first deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles in June, then expanded to Washington, D.C., and Memphis to address crime and protect federal sites.
- The CBO reported city-specific costs of $193 million in Los Angeles, $223 million in D.C., and per‑service‑member daily expenses range from $311 to $607, with total expenses from $522 to $607.
- With troops still in Washington, D.C., Memphis, and New Orleans, lawmakers note the fiscal strain as federal courts halted several mobilizations and officials warned about 25,000 Guard forces after Jan. 6 diverted training funds.
- The Congressional Budget Office calculated that, at current levels, continuing these deployments would require an additional $93 million per month, with costs per 1,000 personnel estimated at $18 million to $21 million, though future costs are uncertain due to court challenges.
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