Protests were held in Washington D.C., with thousands of people demonstrating against the National Guard’s deployment. The march led to the White House, where participants voiced their discontent with U.S. President Donald Trump and his policies. Protesters displayed placards with various slogans.
The deployment of 800 National Guard members in Washington was ordered by Trump on August 12, citing the need to address the city’s law and order situation.
The rally started at Dupont Circle. Demonstrators voiced their disapproval through chants and demanded Trump’s resignation. They also sought the termination of the crime emergency declaration. The march continued to the White House, with chants echoing, while the D.C. Metropolitan Police maintained observation.