Pentagon Says Troop Deployment to Los Angeles Will Cost $134 Million

Deployment Costs & Funding - Estimated deployment cost for the Guard and Marines to LA is $134 million, primarily for TDY costs like travel, housing, and food [2] - Funding is sourced from O&M (Operations and Maintenance) accounts [2] - There is a denial that funding is being reallocated from housing and barracks to cover deployment costs [1] Justification for Military Deployment - The deployment is justified by the need to protect federal ICE agents who are being attacked while deporting illegal criminals [3][4] - The President believes in law and order and has the authority to mobilize the National Guard or active duty troops to protect federal agents [4] - The legal basis cited is 10 USC 12406, with arguments suggesting the situation involves invasion, rebellion, or the inability of the state governor to execute US laws [5][6] Federal vs State Authority - The President believes the Governor of California and the Mayor of Los Angeles have failed to protect their people [7] - The President is willing to act on behalf of the citizens of Los Angeles and ICE agents [8] - There is a contention that orders should be issued through the governors of the states, but the President possesses the necessary authority [8]