Amid intense immigration enforcement protests in Los Angeles, the Pentagon is set to deploy 4,000 National Guard members and about 700 Marines, at an estimated cost of $134 million. Acting Pentagon comptroller Bryn Woollacott MacDonnell explained that this figure covers housing, travel, and food expenses during the operation.
At a House subcommittee hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified that the 60-day deployment is a deliberate move to counter disruptive actions. Hegseth emphasized, "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."
In a scene resembling a high-stakes action movie, Los Angeles now braces itself for a heavy security presence. While some applaud this firm measure to support law enforcement, others watch closely as local dynamics evolve under such significant investment. Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding story! 🚨💥
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Pentagon: Deploying Marines, National Guard to LA will cost $134m
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