Pete Hegseth, J.D. Vance and Hecklers
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As three of the most powerful men in the world attempted to seize yet another media moment broadcasting the White House’s crackdown on crime in Washington, protesters in the station drowned them out.
After beating around the bush, Vance named Secretary of State Marco Rubio as someone he’s “very close” to, adding that Rubio is a “great friend” of his. He continued to say that Rubio is doing a “great job” in his current position.
Vance, who was tasked with handing out Shake Shack burgers to military personnel at Union Station in the country's capital, appeared to ignore boos from protesters.
The VP dismissed the demonstrators as ‘old, primarily white people’ who have ‘never felt danger in their entire lives.’
AP journalist describes chaotic scene when Vance and Hegseth made unannounced visit to Union Station
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited Union Station on Wednesday to speak with National Guard members who have been positioned at the station and were greeted by protesters.
President Trump’s deputy chief of staff, joined by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance, visited National Guard members at Union Station and were met with jeers by people in transit.
President Donald Trump’s decision to increase federal law enforcement and immigration agents in Washington, D WASHINGTON -- The main drag in Washington's Columbia Heights neighborhood is typically crammed with people peddling pupusas,