# National Guard Deployment to Washington to Cost US $1.4 Billion

The deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, DC will cost the US approximately $1.4 billion. The figure highlights the substantial financial burden of securing the capital amid heightened security concerns.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/4/national-guard-deployment-to-washington-dc-will-cost-us-roughly-1-4bn?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:59:33 +0000