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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) - Top Stories
· July 2, 2026
· 1 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.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The controversy surrounding the National Guard event in D.C.'s Malcolm X Park may seem far removed from Frisco , but it has implications for local discussions on public safety and community policing. As Frisco continues to grow and develop, its residents and city leaders may be watching how other cities balance law and order with community concerns. The claim that the National Guard's presence reduced opportunistic property crime in tourist areas could be of interest to Frisco's business and tourism stakeholders, who may be considering similar strategies to maintain safety in the city's own public spaces and commercial areas. Meanwhile, the protests and counter-statements from event organizers highlight the complex and often contentious nature of public safety debates, which can play out differently in a suburban city like Frisco than in a major urban center like Washington D.C.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 1 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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