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The Cost of Clean_ National Guard's Unconventional Duty in D.C.
Published 2 months, 1 week ago
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In today's episode, we delve into a surprising chapter regarding the National Guard's deployment in Washington, D.C. Imagine over 2,200 troops, typically reserved for important national missions, picking up trash, mulching around cherry trees, and even removing graffiti. This curious use of military resources begs us to explore the implications of such a decision.
Back in August 2025, President Trump declared a "crime emergency," leading to this massive deployment. What was expected to be a mobilization for security turned into a beautification effort costing taxpayers around $201 million. That breaks down to more than $1.8 million a day. Just think about that—each day, nearly $1 million is spent on everything from their pay to food and logistics, simply to handle tasks the National Park Service usually tackles.
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Back in August 2025, President Trump declared a "crime emergency," leading to this massive deployment. What was expected to be a mobilization for security turned into a beautification effort costing taxpayers around $201 million. That breaks down to more than $1.8 million a day. Just think about that—each day, nearly $1 million is spent on everything from their pay to food and logistics, simply to handle tasks the National Park Service usually tackles.
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