WASHINGTON — Republican lawmakers were met with anger on their first day back to Capitol Hill as they sought to tout President Donald Trump’s crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C. — while facing opposition from residents living in the city.

The Republican Study Committee, self-described as “the conservative caucus” of the party in the House, held its first press conference on Tuesday afternoon just outside the steps of the U.S. Capitol. Lawmakers gathered together holding signs that read “Make DC Safe And Great Again” and spoke of personal ties to crimes that have occurred in the nation’s capital.

But right behind the troupe of lawmakers — and in view of the cameras streaming their remarks — were dozens of protesters holding signs directly opposing their message.

“Free DC!” one sig

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