Taxpayers have spent at least $600 million on the federal deployment in the nation’s capital. President Donald Trump has declared victory, while residents call it an unnecessary “occupation.”Members of the U.S. National Guard patrol near the Washington Monument on Aug. 6.Kevin Carter / Getty ImagesAug. 12, 2026, 7:37 PM EDTBy Andrea Mitchell, Owen Hayes and Alexandra BacallaoWASHINGTON — One year ago this week, President Donald Trump seized unprecedented control of the nation’s capital. Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
One year in, the National Guard continues to patrol Washington, D.C.
Taxpayers have spent at least $600 million on the federal deployment in the nation’s capital. President Donald Trump has declared victory, while residents call it an unnecessary “occupation.”
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