Trump Put 4,500 Troops in Washington—Only 1.3% of Criminal Cases Mentioned Them
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August 19, 2026
A Reuters review found the National Guard mentioned in about 1.3% of Washington criminal prosecutions, while the 4,500-troop deployment could cost $1.4 billion through 2029.