Over the weekend, several thousand residents of Washington, D.C., filled the streets near the Capitol in a show of force and solidarity. Their message was clear: they want U.S. President Donald Trump to end the deployment of National Guard troops patrolling the capital city’s streets.
Protesters chanted and held signs demanding an immediate withdrawal, painting a picture of a city caught between security measures and civil discontent. For many young global citizens, the scene was a vivid reminder that public demonstrations remain a powerful tool for change.
At the same time, President Trump ramped up his rhetoric. In a social media post targeting Chicago, he shared an image parodying the 1979 Vietnam War film "Apocalypse Now" and hinted at migrant deportations if the city didn’t fall in line. The post underlined a broader threat of crackdowns in Democratic-led cities nationwide, raising fresh questions about federal authority and local governance.
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Washington residents protest against Trump's troop deployment to city
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