Why Washington Shouldn't Learn to Live With Troops on Its Streets | Opinion
Summary
More than 4,000 National Guard troops were sent to Washington, D.C., during the summer, and many remain even though there is no emergency. Some states have withdrawn their troops, but many are still deployed, raising questions about the cost and the effect on the city and its residents.Key Facts
- Over 4,000 National Guard troops from 15+ states were deployed to Washington, D.C., during the summer.
- Some states, like Arkansas and Michigan, have withdrawn their National Guard troops recently.
- Governors can choose whether or not to send troops to D.C., and many have declined.
- The deployment has cost taxpayers over $250 million so far, with potential costs of $3.4 billion by 2029 if it continues.
- National Guard members also have civilian jobs, families, and communities relying on them outside of their military service.
- The presence of troops in D.C. is unusual since there is no current emergency needing military support.
- Washington, D.C., lacks full statehood rights, making federal control and interference easier there than in other states.
- The continued military presence in D.C. could set a precedent for similar federal actions in other American cities.
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