“They Wanted a War, They Got One”: Inside Trump’s Militarized Occupation of Washington D.C.

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“They Wanted a War, They Got One”: Inside Trump’s Militarized Occupation of Washington D.C.
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The initial scuffle outside the White House the tone for the rest of Monday's D.C. protest, calebecarma reports, which stood out for its brutality and shows of force

made during protests between Saturday and early Monday. However, as the night dragged on, the curfew appeared to be only enforced selectively. Dozens of very small groups, usually made up of a handful protesters, freely wandered the streets near downtown D.C. hours after 7 p.m., strolling past shattered storefronts and law enforcement alike. But in a number of instances, when larger groups formed, officers stepped in to chase down protesters and handcuff them.

They’ve been killing us forever—hundreds of years. They wanted a war, they got one.”The residential block of 14th and Swann St. NW marked the night’s final destination for more than 250 protesters. While pursuing the group, law enforcement intentionally steered toward the residential street, where two different police convoys trapped demonstrators on either side. With nowhere else to go, several dozen found refuge in nearby houses.

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