Andy Kim
Role at the time: U.S. senator and ranking member of the HSGAC subcommittee covering the District of Columbia
Condemned
Statement summary
Kim criticizes the deployment as costly and lacking a clear strategy. He argues that the Guard should focus on its core military responsibilities while federal officials support local police and leaders.
“This report shows that President Trump is spending hundreds of millions from working families’ pockets to keep the National Guard in D.C. with no clear strategy, no evidence of effectiveness, and no end in sight,”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)Peters and Kim criticize the D.C. National Guard deployment in a report releasePublished February 5, 2026; statements by Senators Peters and Kim
The senators criticize costs, effectiveness and the absence of clear goals. The claims are their assessment in a minority-staff oversight report.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Why we used this label
The case concerns using National Guard troops for policing in D.C. Kim rejects the deployment's strategy and effectiveness and proposes supporting local law enforcement instead.