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‘Guard, go home!' Hegseth National Guard event in D.C. park met by protest
By Andrea Swalec and Justin Goldman | NBC News at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 2, 2026
· 2 min read
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted a ceremony in D.C.’s Malcolm X Park, also known as Meridian Hill Park, to recognize National Guard members and celebrate the restoration of the park’s fountains – and was met by protests.
“Guard, go home!” and “Say it loud, say it clear: Immigrants are wel...
Key takeaway ’s Malcolm X Park, also known as Meridian Hill Park, to recognize National Guard members and celebrate the restoration of the park’s fountains – and was met by protests.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted a ceremony in D.C.’s Malcolm X Park, also known as Meridian Hill Park, to recognize National Guard members and celebrate the restoration of the park’s fountains – and was met by protests.
“Guard, go home!” and “Say it loud, say it clear: Immigrants are wel...
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