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Trump Has Already Spent $500 Million Deploying Troops to U.S. Cities (theintercept.com)

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President Donald Trump’s military occupations of American cities have already cost taxpayers half a billion dollars, according to a new report released by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. This unprecedented militarization of America could cost more than $1 billion this year if current domestic deployments continue.

During his second term, Trump has deployed active-duty troops and National Guard members to occupy six Democratic-led cities to quell dissent, assist anti-immigration efforts, protect federal buildings and personnel, or address crime. After repeated setbacks in federal courts and the Supreme Court’s refusal to allow a military occupation of Chicago, the Trump administration withdrew forces from California, Oregon, and Illinois earlier this month. Troops are still deployed in D.C., Memphis, and New Orleans. Two hundred members of the Texas National Guard also remain on standby for deployment. These ongoing operations will cost $93 million per month in 2026, according to the CBO.

“The CBO numbers confirm what invaded and over-policed communities have always known — the U.S. government is invested in control and domination, not caring for people,” said Hanna Homestead of the National Priorities Project, who provided the estimates on the deployment costs. “They are spending billions to militarize our streets while cutting food aid, healthcare, social services, and labor and environmental protections – at a time of unparalleled wealth inequality.”

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[–] Formfiller@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago

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