How National Guard troops in D.C. are affecting restaurants in the capital

By Milton Guevara

Published September 1, 2025 at 4:55 AM EDT

President Trump says restaurants in Washington, D.C. are "busier than ever" now that the National Guard is patrolling the streets. Locals share how they feel about going out on the town.

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