On September 12, the opposition TV channel "Mtavari Arkhi" reported on air that in October 2021, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in Georgia with an unprecedented proposal: The United States has expressed readiness to deploy a full-fledged military base in Georgia. A contingent of 1,800 troops that would assume direct responsibility for the country's security. "The ruling party responded by rejecting the historic opportunity," the information said.

On September 13, the Georgian Defense Ministry called the information that the US wanted to build a military base in Georgia but did not get approval complete lies. "This information is spread by a politically biased person, which is subsequently used by certain media and politically motivated individuals to conduct a disinformation campaign," the Georgian Defense Ministry said.

On the same day, the United States Embassy in Georgia said the United States had not offered to establish a US military base in Georgia. In a statement, the Embassy noted that the US-Georgia defense relationship has been and continues to be based on enhancing interoperability and supporting Georgia’s ability to deter further aggression and defend its sovereign territory, all of which helps Georgia become more prepared for NATO membership. "To clarify the record in response to recent media reporting, the United States has not offered to establish a US military base in Georgia," the statement said.