The Pentagon's confirmation of a $134 million cost for deploying Marines and the National Guard to Los Angeles follows recent unrest tied to immigration raids. President Trump federalized these forces to restore order, prompting backlash, especially from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who claims the action was taken without his approval. Defense officials faced pointed budgetary inquiries about the funding sources for this deployment, which could potentially divert resources from other critical operations, including service member housing upgrades and quality-of-life programs.
The deployment of the Marine Corps and National Guard to Los Angeles will cost approximately $134 million, raising concerns over resource allocation and impact on other operations.
This deployment has faced significant criticism, particularly from California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who argues that Trump acted unilaterally in federalizing the National Guard without his consent.
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