The Trump administration’s planned deployment of U.S. troops to Portland could cost taxpayers $10 million, according to a new estimate from the Oregon Military Department, which comes as 200 federalized Oregon National Guard members mobilize for a 60 day mission in the city.

“Our country and our state should be focused on solving real problems,” Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said in a statement Wednesday announcing the figure. “Wasting an estimated $10 million dollars on made up problems is an insult to Americans who are struggling with the cost of living, access to affordable health care, safety in their neighborhoods, and more. Not only is this an abuse of power, it is a dereliction of the president’s duty to solve real problems.”

The Pentagon, for its part, tells WW that “costs won’t be kn

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