The US Vice President and Secretary of Defense were angrily confronted by protesters while visiting a train station in Washington.

The US Vice President and Secretary of Defense visited a train station in Washington, D.C., and even bought burgers for the National Guard as a token of their gratitude. However, this incident was driven by a deployment previously announced by President Trump. On August 11, Trump announced the deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C., to address violent crime and homelessness. As the Vice President and Secretary of Defense greeted the National Guard at the train station, protesters gathered outside, chanting slogans and clearly demanding that the Vice President and Secretary of Defense leave Washington. The number of National Guard troops stationed in Washington, D.C. has recently increased to nearly 1,900, sparking discontent among local residents, leading to the protests. This incident reveals the public’s attitude within the United States. On the one hand, it reflects the dissatisfaction of local residents with the large-scale deployment of the National Guard, perhaps concerned about the impact on their daily lives or believing that the deployment will not fundamentally address violent crime and homelessness. On the other hand, it also demonstrates that some residents disagree with the government’s decision, and the protests are a way to express their demands. This incident will also put greater pressure on the government, potentially requiring a review of the deployment decision. The US government needs to more comprehensively consider the public’s feelings and needs when making decisions. It shouldn’t just look at the surface of the problem and rush into action. It can communicate more with the public, understand their true perspectives, and then develop more appropriate and effective solutions. After all, the purpose of government policymaking is to serve the interests of the people and foster a more stable and harmonious society.