Armed Troops in America’s Capital: Is This the End of Democracy?
Imagine waking up in your nation’s capital and seeing soldiers—zip-tie handcuffed, bored, and flush with newfound firepower—standing guard over your city. You’re not under occupation… or are you? Out of nowhere, Washington, D.C. is brimming with armed National Guard troops, blunting the line between protector and occupier. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized these troops…