Trump's D.C. National Guard deployment hits year two and everyone is over it
Turns out, spending months guarding the capital isn't quite the patriotic thriller National Guard members were sold on.
The National Guard mission in Washington, D.C. has officially entered its second year, and the vibes are rancid. Soldiers are speaking out, and frankly, they sound miserable.
It’s not just the boredom. It’s the feeling of being trapped in a pointless loop of standing around while the political class ignores the reality on the ground. These troops signed up for disaster response or civil support, not to be a permanent piece of the District of Columbia furniture. The consensus among those serving is deep, soul-crushing embarrassment. They feel less like defenders and more like props in a show that nobody is watching anymore.
Being a glorified velvet rope is a hell of a way to burn through your enlistment.
Source: NPR
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