Гегсет дозволив Нацгвардії використовувати військову техніку у Вашингтоні - Politico

06.11.2026, 04:43◉ 02 min readEditorial team “SHCHO STALOSIA”

Військовий міністр США Піт Гегсет дозволив Національній гвардії використовувати у Вашингтоні катери, кілька десятків поліцейських автомобілів, броньовані позашляховики Humvee та військові вантажівки. — Укрінформ.

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Гегсет дозволив Нацгвардії використовувати військову техніку у Вашингтоні - Politico

It is reported by Politico with reference to the memo, which was at the disposal of the publication, Ukrinform reports.

The boats will patrol the Anacostia River in southeast Washington and provide perimeter security during police operations.

At the same time, the memo does not explain why the administration decided to strengthen the presence of the military right now.

The Pentagon estimates the National Guard's deployment will cost about $1.4 billion by the end of 2028.

According to Politico, at a city council hearing on Thursday, community representatives said that National Guard patrols create an atmosphere of intimidation in the capital's districts.

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It is noted that such measures, which will be in effect until the end of the year, will strengthen the presence of the military in the US capital. The National Guard will use the equipment during police operations against drug traffickers and members of criminal groups. At the same time, they do not have the right to independently pursue or detain suspects.

Trump first dispatched the National Guard to Washington in August 2025, declaring a crime emergency in the capital. It is now expected to continue until the inauguration of the next president in January 2029.