In a bold move, the Pentagon has deployed approximately 4,700 troops—including 4,000 members of the California National Guard and 700 Marines—to Los Angeles amid immigration enforcement protests.
According to acting Pentagon comptroller Bryn Woollacott MacDonnell, the operation’s costs—covering housing, travel, and food—amount to about $134 million. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before a House subcommittee that this deployment, set for 60 days, is meant to send a strong message to those causing unrest.
Hegseth emphasized the mission's objective: "We stated very publicly that it's 60 days because we want to ensure that those rioters, looters and thugs on the other side assaulting our police officers know that we're not going anywhere." For young professionals and tech-savvy readers, this news highlights the hefty price tag behind ensuring public safety in our fast-paced world. Stay informed and join the conversation! 🚀💬
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Pentagon: Deploying Marines, National Guard to LA will cost $134m
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