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Trump's D.C. Restaurant Visit Sparks Protests, Defends Safety

9/11/2025

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Trump's D.C. Visit

President Trump visited Joe's Seafood in D.C., his first non-Trump restaurant outing as president.
Code Pink protesters confronted him, chanting "Free D.C." and "Free Palestine."
Trump stated D.C. is "safe," crediting federal actions like the National Guard's deployment.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser supported federal efforts, while Attorney General Brian Schwalb sued against armed soldiers in the city.
Trump thanked the National Guard, claiming D.C.'s restaurant business is thriving post-intervention.

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Trump's Security Breach

MAGA figures criticized the Secret Service for a security lapse during Trump’s visit to Joe’s Seafood in D.C.
Code Pink protesters heckled Trump, chanting “Free D.C! Free Palestine!”
Concerns emerged about how protesters accessed Trump, suggesting possible leaks from the Secret Service.
Florida congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna called for an investigation into the Secret Service's actions.
Activist Laura Loomer warned of assassination risks linked to the security breach.

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Trump's D.C. Visit

President Trump visited Joe's Seafood in D.C., his first non-Trump restaurant outing as president.
Code Pink protesters confronted him, chanting "Free D.C." and "Free Palestine."
Trump stated D.C. is "safe," crediting federal actions like the National Guard's deployment.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser supported federal efforts, while Attorney General Brian Schwalb sued against armed soldiers in the city.
Trump thanked the National Guard, claiming D.C.'s restaurant business is thriving post-intervention.

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