Summary
JD Vance and other Trump administration members faced protests while visiting National Guard troops in Washington DC. Protesters shouted at them to leave and yelled slogans like "Free DC" and "Free Palestine." This visit follows President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to the capital to address crime and homelessness.
Key Facts
- JD Vance is the US Vice-President under the Trump administration.
- Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller visited National Guard troops.
- The visit took place at Union Station in Washington DC.
- Protesters heckled the officials, telling them to leave the city.
- Slogans heard during protests included "Free DC" and "Free Palestine."
- President Trump deployed the National Guard to DC on August 11, 2025.
- The deployment aims to tackle crime and homelessness in Washington DC.
