National Guardsmen in Washington were authorized to carry weapons

National Guardsmen in Washington, the capital of the United States, have been granted permission to carry weapons. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

This information was provided by the DW publication. Weapons can only be used when there is a serious threat to life.

Currently, about 1,900 National Guardsmen are protecting the White House, the National Mall, train stations, and metro stops. According to the Pentagon, this decision was made to reduce the crime rate.

According to reports, at the beginning of August, former President Donald Trump sent the National Guard to the capital. He emphasized the high number of crimes, although official statistics show that violent incidents have decreased in recent years.

This decision is said to be aimed at strengthening security and maintaining public order. Armed National Guardsmen will help improve the safety of the city.

This practice is expected to be effective in combating crime in the future.