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Senators Demand National Guard Funds for Local Safety

2/6/2026

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Senators Andy Kim and Gary Peters (Democratic) say the National Guard's Washington, D.C., deployment costs exceed $1 million daily, $330 million since August.
They criticize the Trump administration for lacking a clear strategy and diverting resources from public safety missions.
The White House says crime has dropped, but the senators argue the presence undermines military preparedness.
They propose reallocating funds to strengthen the Metropolitan Police Department's budget and public safety.

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Senators Andy Kim and Gary Peters (Democratic) say the National Guard's Washington, D.C., deployment costs exceed $1 million daily, $330 million since August.
They criticize the Trump administration for lacking a clear strategy and diverting resources from public safety missions.
The White House says crime has dropped, but the senators argue the presence undermines military preparedness.
They propose reallocating funds to strengthen the Metropolitan Police Department's budget and public safety.