In the weeks since President Donald Trump sought to put his law-and-order imprint on the nation’s capital, his moves on policing have prompted loud protests, clashing social media narratives and pushback from judges.
But for thousands of residents and visitors who travel on the city’s Metro system daily, the armed, camouflage-clad National Guard troops have been one of the most up-close reminders of the president’s effort to exert more control over the District.
The Guard members have been a common sight at some stops and absent from others. Sometimes, they show up in the morning. Other times, they stand guard at night. Often, their presence has prompted people to pull out their cameras and start taking photos or videos.
One weekday rush hour spent at stations where troops have been see