US Cities Plunged into Martial Law: Trump's Military Occupation Costs Top $473 Million, Exceeding Estimates.
President Donald Trump's efforts to deploy troops across the United States in an effort to quell dissent and enforce order have resulted in a staggering price tag. According to a report by The Intercept, which obtained estimates from the National Priorities Project, the total cost of these deployments has already surpassed $473 million.
The figures are substantial, with Los Angeles accounting for $172 million, Washington D.C. nearly reaching $270 million, and Portland being allocated an astonishing $15 million. Additionally, Memphis was assigned $3 million while Chicago received almost $13 million in funding as part of Trump's martial law initiative.
Critics argue that these costs do not account for the long-term consequences of deploying troops to urban areas without consent from state governors or local authorities. Experts have questioned the constitutionality and legality of such actions under the Posse Comitatus Act, which bans federal troops from enforcing domestic laws.
"This is a disaster waiting to happen," said Hanna Homestead of the National Priorities Project. "Especially given all the GOP’s massive social spending cuts that are stripping health care and food benefits from millions of families, and the fact that the Pentagon is reportedly planning to ramp up use of National Guard troops for an impending nationwide crackdown."
The Trump administration's actions have sparked outrage among civil rights activists and lawmakers who see these deployments as a threat to democracy. "Protest plays an essential role in our democracy and President Trump is hellbent on suppressing it," stated Hina Shamsi, director of the ACLU’s National Security Project.
Trump has repeatedly invoked the Insurrection Act to justify his actions, but many argue that this power is being abused by the president. The Insurrection Act allows for military intervention in domestic disturbances, but critics claim that Trump's interpretation of the law is overly broad and unconstitutional.
The White House has failed to provide details on how much these deployments cost or whether they were necessary. In fact, officials have refused to disclose basic information about federal troop deployments, sparking concerns among lawmakers who are pushing for transparency.
As tensions rise across the United States, many citizens remain fearful of their government's actions and uncertain about what the future holds. With costs skyrocketing, it is clear that Trump's aggressive approach to enforcing order will come at a high price – one that may be paid by the very people he claims to be protecting.
President Donald Trump's efforts to deploy troops across the United States in an effort to quell dissent and enforce order have resulted in a staggering price tag. According to a report by The Intercept, which obtained estimates from the National Priorities Project, the total cost of these deployments has already surpassed $473 million.
The figures are substantial, with Los Angeles accounting for $172 million, Washington D.C. nearly reaching $270 million, and Portland being allocated an astonishing $15 million. Additionally, Memphis was assigned $3 million while Chicago received almost $13 million in funding as part of Trump's martial law initiative.
Critics argue that these costs do not account for the long-term consequences of deploying troops to urban areas without consent from state governors or local authorities. Experts have questioned the constitutionality and legality of such actions under the Posse Comitatus Act, which bans federal troops from enforcing domestic laws.
"This is a disaster waiting to happen," said Hanna Homestead of the National Priorities Project. "Especially given all the GOP’s massive social spending cuts that are stripping health care and food benefits from millions of families, and the fact that the Pentagon is reportedly planning to ramp up use of National Guard troops for an impending nationwide crackdown."
The Trump administration's actions have sparked outrage among civil rights activists and lawmakers who see these deployments as a threat to democracy. "Protest plays an essential role in our democracy and President Trump is hellbent on suppressing it," stated Hina Shamsi, director of the ACLU’s National Security Project.
Trump has repeatedly invoked the Insurrection Act to justify his actions, but many argue that this power is being abused by the president. The Insurrection Act allows for military intervention in domestic disturbances, but critics claim that Trump's interpretation of the law is overly broad and unconstitutional.
The White House has failed to provide details on how much these deployments cost or whether they were necessary. In fact, officials have refused to disclose basic information about federal troop deployments, sparking concerns among lawmakers who are pushing for transparency.
As tensions rise across the United States, many citizens remain fearful of their government's actions and uncertain about what the future holds. With costs skyrocketing, it is clear that Trump's aggressive approach to enforcing order will come at a high price – one that may be paid by the very people he claims to be protecting.
. $473 million is just insane and we're not even talking about the long-term effects of having troops deployed in cities without consent. It's like, what's next? The government's gonna start using the military to enforce curfews on a daily basis? 
It's time for someone in power to take a step back and think about the bigger picture. We can't just keep adding to the national debt without considering the consequences.
deploying troops across us cities is like something out of a movie 
and the costs are through the roof 
$473 million is insane 
and what's even crazier is that it's being done in an effort to suppress protests 
which is basically just an excuse for trump to use his power 
i mean can't we just talk things out like adults 
instead of resorting to martial law 
This is getting crazy! $473 million already? That's insane! 
What's next? They're gonna have to bankrupt the country just to keep up with this nonsense. And what's the point of it all? To silence dissent and quash free speech? 
Newsflash, Trump: protest is a fundamental right in our democracy! 
We need more transparency, not less. The people deserve to know how their tax dollars are being spent. This whole thing reeks of abuse of power and authoritarianism. Let's hope some brave lawmakers step up and hold the administration accountable soon 
. It's not perfect, but at least we're having these hard conversations, right? 
And hey, if it gets the government to listen and make some real changes, then I'm all for it 
. Plus, think about all the people who are getting out there and protesting for a cause they believe in 
. That's gotta count for something, right? 
this whole thing is messed up... i mean, $473 million for troops in cities? that's insane! 
don't even get me started on Trump saying it's for democracy... more like authoritarian takeover 
i mean, what if protests actually did lead to change? would we want the military in our streets then? 
. Martial law? That sounds like somethin' outta a bad sci-fi movie 
.
. That's like me tryin' to play a game of basketball without followin' the rules 
... ain't gonna fly, buddy! 
! We'll keep on speakin' out, no matter what 
.
And what's up with all these cities getting funding? Like, LA and DC are getting major $$$ and it's just not right 
. The ACLU is like totally right tho 
, protestin' is super important in our democracy and we shouldnt be suppressd 
Anywayz, I'm all about transparency here 
- like, how much did this whole thing cost?! 
. i drew a simple mind map to visualize this:
. And can we talk about the constitutionality of this whole thing? It seems like a total abuse of power to me 
. It feels like Trump is more interested in showing off his military power than solving actual problems 
. The ACLU is right, we can't let that happen 
.