Hegseth calls protesters ‘ingrates’ at DC’s national guard event
- Posted on July 2, 2026
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Hegseth calls protesters ‘ingrates’ at DC’s national guard event
Trump administration officials praised the National Guard’s deployment in Washington, DC, calling it a success in reducing crime. The ceremony recognizing the National Guard’s participation in the administration’s effort to beautify and make the capital safe was met with protests, as protesters view the deployment as an occupation. CNN’s Tom Foreman reports.
