Bringing prominent White House support to the streets of D.C., Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday visited with National Guard troops at Union Station as protesters chanted “free D.C.” — the latest tense interlude from President Donald Trump’s crackdown in the nation’s capital.

“We brought some law and order back,” the vice president asserted.

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“We appreciate everything you’re doing," Vance said as he presented burgers to the troops. Citing the protesters whose shouts echoed through the station, Vance said “they appear to hate the idea that Americans can enjoy their communities.”

The appearance, which also included White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, was a striking scene

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