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Defense Secretary Expands National Guard Patrols in DC
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized the National Guard to use military vehicles, boats, and patrol cars in Washington, DC.
- The authorization was given in an Oct. 29 memo, as reported by Politico.
- The National Guard will use up to 60 marked police cars, Humvees, military tactical vehicles, and boats.
- Local officials have been seeking to end the National Guard's presence in the city.
- The decision was made just before a significant political event, the midterm elections.
Articles (7)
PBS NewsHour·
Hegseth allows National Guard to boost DC patrols with military vehicles, boats and patrol cars
The Washington Post·
As D.C. leaders seek to oust National Guard, it’s getting boats and Humvees
The Hill·
National Guard to use boats, Humvees in expanded DC presence
The New York Times·
National Guard to Expand Patrols in Washington With Military Vehicles and Boats
Fox News·
Hegseth expands National Guard operations in DC, authorizes police patrol cars, Humvees and boats
Bloomberg·
Hegseth Expands National Guard Presence in Washington DC
Associated Press·
Hegseth allows National Guard to boost DC patrols with military vehicles, boats and patrol cars