Trump’s DC Occupation at One Year | Washington DC News

One year after Donald Trump declared martial law in D.C., 4,600 National Guard troops—originally 800—still occupy the city, costing taxpayers over $1 billion and sparking fierce backlash. City leaders and community groups gathered at Black Lives Matter Plaza to demand an end to the occupation, calling it a violation of local autonomy and a threat to residents’ safety. As tensions rise, the controversial deployment continues to fuel national debate over federal power and civil liberties. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b2adfd30787ea0bd