Scandal: National Guard Members In D.C. Spotted Picking Up Trash

Posted • August 28, 2025: President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to Washington, D.C., to clean up the streets, and so far it's been a success, with a whole 12-day stretch without a homicide. Allison Papson is a senior assignment editor at Fox 5 DC, and she has a nose for news. She spotted members of the National Guard literally cleaning up the streets of D.C. —— “National Guard members activated for DC federal takeover seen picking-up trash.” https://www.fox5dc.com/news/national-guard-members-activated-dc-federal-takeover-seen-picking-up-trash —— Stephanie Ramirez reports for Fox 5: “A full busload of National Guard members were seen Tuesday morning picking up trash around Lafayette Park, just outside of the White House. It's part of a "beautification and restoration mission," according to the military office overseeing the soldiers and airman activated to help respond and deter crime as part of the federal government "D.C. Takeover."”

“An official confirmed to FOX 5 DC that 110 National Guard members were picking up trash Tuesday at Lafayette Square, the National Mall, and the Tidal Basin. "We are committed to keeping D.C. safe and beautiful," said the official.” —— Wow, what a scoop. It's called police call. There is also CQ, guard duty, KP and even fire watch. Never served huh? 🤣🤣🤣 Those troops are literally doing an Army 'police call.' No job too big or too small. “Policing” the grounds is a duty taught in basic training and part of wearing the uniform. —— Check it out … The Daily Mail actually asked permission to use the video: https://x.com/MailOnlineVideo/status/1960675611367678352 (…)

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