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"...the cost of sending National Guard members and Marines to Los Angeles, Hegseth turned to his acting comptroller, Bryn Woollacott MacDonnell, who said it would cost $134 million." (apnews.com)

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Original title: Hegseth faces sharp questions from Congress on deploying troops to LA and Pentagon spending

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After persistent questioning about the cost of sending National Guard members and Marines to Los Angeles, Hegseth turned to his acting comptroller, Bryn Woollacott MacDonnell, who said it would cost $134 million. Hegseth defended Trump’s decision to send the troops, saying they are needed to protect federal agents as they do their jobs.

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[–] Zenith@lemm.ee 3 points 3 days ago

The federal government would be unable to wage any sustained land war because deploying a military takes real money and winning wars that’s real strategy. The mismanagement of the military will be a serious thorn in their side