WASHINGTON: Several thousand Washington D.C. residents on Saturday marched to demand US President Donald Trump end the deployment of National Guard troops patrolling the capital city’s streets. Protesters at the “We Are All D.C.” march, who included undocumented immigrants and supporters of Palestine, chanted slogans denouncing Trump and carried posters, some which read “Trump must go now,” “Free DC” and “Resist Tyranny.” “I’m here to protest the occupation of D.C.,” said Alex Laufer.

Trump has deployed hundreds of troops, some armed, as part of a crackdown on crime and homelessness in the US capital.

DC attorney general says ongoing deployment in US capital is illegal, as Trump floats sending troops to more cities.