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EPISODE · Dec 2, 2025 · 30 MIN

How the National Guard Shooting Tightens Trump's Grip on DC

from City Cast DC · host City Cast

After the tragic attack on two National Guard members that left one of them dead and the other fighting for his life in the hospital, the Trump administration quickly announced plans to put 500 additional National Guard troops on DC’s streets, this time with DC police accompanying them for protection. All of this while there are still many unanswered questions about what exactly happened in this attack. The Washington Post’s Olivia George joins to tell us what we DO know. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 2nd episode: Nace Law Group Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

After the tragic attack on two National Guard members that left one of them dead and the other fighting for his life in the hospital, the Trump administration quickly announced plans to put 500 additional National Guard troops on DC’s streets, this time with DC police accompanying them for protection. All of this while there are still many unanswered questions about what exactly happened in this attack. The Washington Post’s Olivia George joins to tell us what we DO know. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 2nd episode: Nace Law Group Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

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