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Vance And Hegseth Face Hostile Reception As They Leave Union Station

The anger was too loud

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Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Trump aide Stephen Miller faced a hostile crowd on Wednesday at Union Station in Washington, D.C. They arrived to meet National Guard troops, but the visit turned into a scene of loud rejection.

Boos erupted the moment their cars stopped outside the station. Protesters shouted “Free DC” as the three men walked inside. The sound carried through the halls and into Shake Shack, where they tried to share food with soldiers.

Pro-Palestinian activists joined in with their own chants. Then a man pointed at Vance and yelled, “It’s couch fucker. You gonna fuck a couch, buddy? … Go fuck a couch.” The insult, tied to a viral meme, spread online before the officials even left the building.

Vance pushed back at the crowd, calling them “crazy” and “communists.” He insisted Union Station needed troops because it was “being overrun with homeless people” and said the hub “should be a monument to American greatness.” When asked about crime data, he offered nothing. “You just got to look around,” he told reporters.

The words did not convince anyone. Vance looked irritated, Miller stayed quiet, and Hegseth forced a smile. The energy in the room made clear that no staged lunch could hide the anger around them.

Online, many wrote that they loved the boos and laughed about it.

Only blocks away, Mayor Muriel Bowser was holding a press briefing on safety in the city. While she talked about plans and policy, Trump’s men were surrounded by shouts inside a train station. The contrast was plain.

As they left the station, the noise swelled again. People raised their voices higher, chasing the group back to their cars. Boos rolled across the plaza until the motorcade sped away.


 Featured image via Screengrab

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/TerryNotTrump.

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