Saralnama5,000 people marched in Washington DC on against President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops. Protesters demanded an end to the 'occupation' of DC by federal forces. They carried signs reading 'Trump must go now' and 'Resist Tyranny'. Trump ordered the deployment last month, citing rising crime. However, 2024 crime rates were at a 30-year low. Over 2,000 troops are patrolling the city, with orders extended to. DC's Attorney General filed a lawsuit to block the deployment. Some residents welcomed the troops, while others saw it as authoritarian. Mayor Bowser praised federal law enforcement but hoped the National Guard mission would end soon. (Updated 7 Sep 2025, 02:09 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 5,000 people marched in Washington DC on against President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops
- Protesters demanded an end to the 'occupation' of DC by federal forces
- They carried signs reading 'Trump must go now' and 'Resist Tyranny'