Pentagon: Sending Troops to LA Protests Will Cost $134 Million 💰

Have you ever wondered how much it costs to send soldiers to help out in a city? Well, the Pentagon, which is like the headquarters of the U.S. military, said it will cost about $134 million to send troops to Los Angeles.

Why are Troops Being Sent?

There have been big protests in Los Angeles because of immigration raids. Some people are upset about efforts to deport more migrants, and they’ve taken to the streets to show how they feel.

President Donald Trump decided to send the National Guard and Marines to help keep order during these protests.

Who’s Going to LA?

• 4,000 members of the California National Guard
• About 700 Marines

That’s a lot of people!

How Long Will They Stay?

The troops are supposed to stay for 60 days. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said they want to make sure that the protests don’t get out of hand and that everyone stays safe.

Not Everyone Agrees

The governor of California, Gavin Newsom, didn’t agree with sending the troops. He and other officials even went to court to try to stop it. They think it might make things worse instead of better.

But a judge said the troops can be sent, at least for now.

Why Does It Cost So Much?

Sending thousands of people isn’t cheap! The $134 million will pay for:

• Housing (where the troops will sleep)
• Travel (getting there and back)
• Food (feeding all those people)

Impact on California’s Economy

Some people are worried that the immigration raids and protests are hurting California’s economy. Many jobs in California are done by immigrants. If many immigrants are deported, it could affect businesses like:

• Construction
• Hotels and restaurants
• Healthcare
• Farming

Economists say that immigrants play a big role in California’s success.

What’s Next?

We’ll have to wait and see how things turn out in Los Angeles. The troops are there to help keep peace, but some people hope that talking and understanding can help solve problems too.

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Pentagon: Deploying Marines, National Guard to LA will cost $134m

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