Trump Crackdown: D.C. Militarized Amid Protests
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Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited National Guard troops in Washington D.C., amid protests against President Trump's crackdown. Approximately 1,900 troops, many from Republican states, are deployed. An armored vehicle collided with a civilian car near the Capitol. Attorney General Pam Bondi reported over 550 arrests and offered rewards for information. Mayor Muriel Bowser acknowledged the unusual situation while focusing on the upcoming school year. The situation is even being satirized on South Park.
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