In this Breitbart article, staff writers report Secretary of War Pete Hegseth firing back at leftist protesters shouting at National Guard troops deployed in Washington, D.C.
- Hegseth called the protesters “ingrates” blinded by ideology, unable to see the Guard’s role in restoring law and order.
- He praised troops for professional service amid difficult conditions, noting sharp drops in D.C. violent crime under Trump administration policies.
- The Guard’s deployment supports the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
- Hegseth emphasized the mission is non-political and benefits all Americans regardless of race or income.
- DOJ data shows homicides down 32%, robberies 39%, and carjackings 53% compared to 2023.
- The remarks came during a ceremony at Meridian Hill Park highlighting the Guard’s contributions.
- Hegseth predicted critics would fade while troops continue their essential work.
Read the full story:
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/07/03/ingrates-hegseth-fires-back-leftists-shouting-national-guard/
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