“US President Donald Trump has invited 500 more National Guard troops to Washington after the killing of two National Guard soldiers.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Hegset, photo Getty images Source: Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, quoted by CNN
Details: Hegseth indicated that he would refer the request to the US Secretary of the Army.
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Direct speech Hegset: “This will only strengthen our determination to ensure the safety and beauty of Washington.”
Last week, a federal judge ruled that Trump and the Defense Department illegally deployed the National Guard to Washington. Although the decision was delayed to allow time for an appeal, adding more National Guardsmen would run counter to the decision, CNN writes.
In his ruling, the judge noted a “substantial risk” that the deployment of troops “would lead to a dangerous or deadly confrontation that could have catastrophic consequences for public safety.”
What preceded: Two members of the National Guard were shot and killed near the White House in Washington on Wednesday, officials said. This led to the closure of the building amid the absence of US President Donald Trump.