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Through the lens of Trump’s DC takeover: See how left-wing protesters mobilized against National Guard

Protests big and small break out in Washington DC after President Trump deployed the National Guard

By Emma Woodhead Fox News
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    Washington, Aug. 16 — Protesters gathered in Dupont Circle and marched to the White House to oppose President Donald Trump’s federalization of the Washington police department and the deployment of federal agencies and the National Guard. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)

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    Washington, Aug. 17 — National Guard troops stood at Union Station, days after being deployed in the city, just down the road from the U.S. Capitol. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)

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    Washington, Aug. 16 — Protesters gathered in Dupont Circle and marched to the White House to oppose President Donald Trump’s federalization of the Washington police department and the deployment of federal agencies and the National Guard. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)

  • Protester stands with National Guard
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    Washington, Aug. 17 — National Guard troops stood at Union Station, days after being deployed in the city, as protesters gathered. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)

  • Girls with the DC flag protest Donald Trump
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    Washington, Aug. 16 — Protesters gathered in Dupont Circle and marched to the White House to oppose President Donald Trump’s federalization of the Washington police department and the deployment of federal agencies and the National Guard. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)

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    Washington, Aug. 16 — Protesters gathered in Dupont Circle and marched to the White House to oppose President Donald Trump’s federalization of the Washington police department and the deployment of federal agencies and the National Guard. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)

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    Washington, Aug. 17 — National Guard troops stood at Union Station, days after being deployed in the city. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)

  • Protester march in DC against Trump
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    Washington, Aug. 16 — Protesters gathered in Dupont Circle and marched to the White House to oppose President Donald Trump’s federalization of the Washington police department and the deployment of federal agencies and the National Guard. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)

  • Protesters march to the White House
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    Washington, Aug. 16 — Protesters gathered in Dupont Circle and marched to the White House to oppose President Donald Trump’s federalization of the Washington police department and the deployment of federal agencies and the National Guard. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)

  • Protest stands in the rain to protest national guard
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    Washington, Aug. 17 — National Guard troops stood at Union Station, days after being deployed in the city, as protesters gathered despite heavy rain and wind. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)

  • Protester holds American flag at protest
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    Washington, Aug. 16 — Protesters gathered in Dupont Circle and marched to the White House to oppose President Donald Trump’s federalization of the Washington police department and the deployment of federal agencies and the National Guard. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)

  • Protests march in DC against Trump
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    Washington, Aug. 16 — Protesters gathered in Dupont Circle and marched to the White House to oppose President Donald Trump’s federalization of the Washington police department and the deployment of federal agencies and the National Guard. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)

  • Protesters march against Trump
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    Washington, Aug. 16 — Protesters gathered in Dupont Circle and marched to the White House to oppose President Donald Trump’s federalization of the Washington police department and the deployment of federal agencies and the National Guard. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)

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    Washington, Aug. 16 — Protesters gathered in Dupont Circle and marched to the White House to oppose President Donald Trump’s federalization of the Washington police department and the deployment of federal agencies and the National Guard. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)

  • Protest march on Washington
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    Washington, Aug. 16 — Protesters gathered in Dupont Circle and marched to the White House to oppose President Donald Trump’s federalization of the Washington police department and the deployment of federal agencies and the National Guard. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)

  • National Guard at Union Station
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    Washington, Aug. 17 — National Guard troops stood at Union Station, days after being deployed in the city. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)

  • Protest stands in the rain at Union Station
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    Washington, Aug. 17 — National Guard troops stood at Union Station, days after being deployed in the city, as protesters gathered despite heavy rain and wind. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)

  • Signs saying No Kings at protest
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    Washington, Aug. 16 — Protesters gathered in Dupont Circle and marched to the White House to oppose President Donald Trump’s federalization of the Washington police department and the deployment of federal agencies and the National Guard. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)

  • Amtrak PD watches protests at Union Station
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    Washington, Aug. 17 — Amtrak police officers watched protesters days after the National Guard was deployed in the city and at Union Station. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)

  • Protesters march against Trump
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    Washington, Aug. 16 — Protesters gathered in Dupont Circle and marched to the White House to oppose President Donald Trump’s federalization of the Washington police department and the deployment of federal agencies and the National Guard. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)

  • Protests at Union Station
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    Washington, Aug. 16 — National Guard troops stood at Union Station, days after being deployed in the city, as protesters gathered. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)

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Emma Woodhead is an Associate Producer for Fox News. 

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