DC residents push back against Trump's takeover of local police

Protests and Resistance - Demonstrations occurred daily in Washington DC following Trump's military actions [1] - Protesters voiced opposition with chants and signs, including "Trump must go now" and "Resist tyranny" [1][3] - Local DC residents, represented by groups like Free DC, asserted their ownership of the city [1] - Protests involved various tactics, such as unfurling banners and confronting militarized checkpoints [3] - Public disapproval was evident at events like a National Women's Soccer League game, where fans chanted "Free DC!" [4] Political and Legal Challenges - Trump's attempt to appoint an administration official to head the DC police faced legal opposition [3] - A federal judge intervened to halt the appointment [4] Public Sentiment - The presence of military vehicles and National Guard troops was met with resistance [5] - Protesters questioned the orders being given to the military [7] - The report suggests a general American aversion to being threatened by their own military [7]