{"id":2445436,"date":"2025-06-10T14:46:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T18:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-national-guard-deployment-to-la-will-cost-134-million\/"},"modified":"2025-06-10T14:47:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T18:47:32","slug":"pentagon-national-guard-deployment-to-la-will-cost-134-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-national-guard-deployment-to-la-will-cost-134-million\/","title":{"rendered":"Pentagon: National Guard deployment to LA will cost $134 million"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpentagon-national-guard-deployment-to-la-will-cost-134-million%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2445436&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Pentagon has announced that the deployment of the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles will cost approximately $134 million and will last for 60 days. During a recent House subcommittee hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced questions from Democratic lawmakers regarding the budget and logistics of the deployment. This deployment was ordered by President Trump, who increased the number of National Guard troops to about 4,700, following earlier deployments of Marines.<\/p>\n<p>Hegseth asserted that soldiers are being properly housed and fed, in response to allegations from Rep. pete Aguilar (D-CA) regarding inadequate provisions. He emphasized that the deployment is intended to maintain order amid ongoing protests, strongly defending the financial implications of the operation and dismissing claims that military funds were being diverted from other programs. Additionally, he highlighted a shift in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of ...\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">national security strategy<\/a>, stating that the national Guard will play a vital role in future homeland protection.<\/p>\n<p>Gen. Eric Smith, the commandant of the Marine Corps, clarified that Marines deployed in LA are primarily there to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/government-report-disproves-bidens-claim-that-trump-had-protesters-tear-gassed\/\" title=\"Government Report Disproves Biden\u2019s Claim That Trump Had Protesters Tear-Gassed\">protect federal property<\/a> and officers but do not possess the authority to make arrests.Ultimately, the situation showcases ongoing tensions related to military involvement in domestic issues and the political challenges surrounding the military&#8217;s budget and priorities.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div 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class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Pentagon: National Guard deployment to Los Angeles will cost $134 million<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2144740\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/pentagon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pentagon\">Pentagon<\/a> officials confirmed that deploying the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/national-guard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"National Guard\">National Guard<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/marines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Marines\">Marines<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/los-angeles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Los Angeles\">Los Angeles<\/a> would cost $134 million and would last 60 days during a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1kWjd05DTWc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"House subcommittee hearing\">House subcommittee hearing<\/a> on Tuesday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clashed with Democratic lawmakers during testimony on the department&rsquo;s budget requests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/3436556\/hegseth-cites-2020-minnesota-riots-reason-national-guard-los-angeles\/\">Hegseth cites 2020 Minnesota riots as reason for sending National Guard into LA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">troops to Los Angeles<\/a>, bringing the total number of deployed military forces to about 4,700 after 700 Marines were deployed earlier Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA) challenged Hegseth over the deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles, alleging that the Defense Department had failed to provide them with food or water.<\/p>\n<p>Hegseth pushed back forcefully against Aguilar&rsquo;s line of questioning, labeling it a &ldquo;disingenuous attack.&rdquo; He insisted, &ldquo;We are assured they&rsquo;re housed, fed, [and have] water capabilities in real time from my office.&rdquo; He made clear the deployment would remain in place for at least 60 days to &ldquo;ensure that those rioters, looters and thugs on the other side assaulting our police officers know that we&rsquo;re not going anywhere.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The deployment of the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles is expected to cost $134 million, according to Bryn MacDonnell, the Pentagon&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >acting chief financial officer<\/a>. She said most expenses stem from temporary duty travel, including lodging, transportation, and meals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hegseth rejected claims that funds were being diverted from military housing or quality-of-life programs.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The insinuation that we&rsquo;re pulling money from housing and barracks in order to fund this is disingenuous and incorrect,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>When Aguilar demanded to know the legal basis for the Trump administration&rsquo;s decision to dispatch troops to Los Angeles, Hegseth sidestepped the question.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;If you&rsquo;ve got millions of illegals, you don&rsquo;t know where they&rsquo;re coming from, they&rsquo;re waving flags from foreign countries and assaulting police officers and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-orders-2000-more-national-guard-members-to-la-after-marines-deployed\/\" title=\"Trump ...s 2,000 more ... members to LA after ...\">law enforcement officers &#038;mdash<\/a>; that&rsquo;s the problem,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hegseth also claimed that Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) &ldquo;has failed to protect his people.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>During the hearing, Hegseth described a shift in national security strategy, saying the country is entering a new &ldquo;phase&rdquo; where the National Guard will play an essential role in protecting the homeland.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The National Guard is a huge component of how we see the future,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3436251\/trump-orders-2000-more-national-guard-members-los-angeles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"TRUMP ORDERS 2,000 MORE NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS TO L\">TRUMP ORDERS 2,000 MORE NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS TO LA AFTER MARINES DEPLOYED <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a separate hearing across the Capitol in the Senate Armed Services Committee, Gen. Eric Smith, the commandant of the Marine Corps, told the Senate Armed Services Committee the Marines &ldquo;are there to protect federal property and federal officers,&rdquo; and that &ldquo;they do not have the ability to arrest.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;They do have training on less-than-lethal means,&rdquo; he added, noting that they would have shields and batons.<\/p>\n<p><em>Mike Brest contributed to this report.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2144740\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2144740\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pentagon: National Guard deployment to LA costs $134 million<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2657,"featured_media":2445439,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AP25161594244623-scaled-1024x683.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[5975,23437,36585,37479,3761],"class_list":["post-2445436","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-cost","tag-deployment","tag-los-angeles","tag-national-guard","tag-pentagon"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AP25161594244623-scaled-1024x683.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2445436","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2657"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2445436"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2445436\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2445440,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2445436\/revisions\/2445440"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2445439"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2445436"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2445436"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2445436"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}