Hegseth Authorizes National Guard To Use Military Vehicles, Boats, Patrol Cars In DC

Hegseth Authorizes National Guard To Use Military Vehicles, Boats, Patrol Cars In DC Authored by Timothy Frudd via The Epoch Times,Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has issued new guidance authorizing the National Guard to use military tactical vehicles, dozens of patrol cars, boat assets, and other equipment to support law enforcement operations in Washington.The War Department confirmed the new guidance when asked about reports concerning a pair of Hegseth directives issued on Oct. 29 aimed at strengthening National Guard patrols in Washington. The new authorization comes as President Donald Trump's deployment of thousands of National Guard members in support of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force has continued to face legal...

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