Probal Rashid
Zuma Pree
The National Guard in Washington DC: A City in Transition
Activist Patricia Eguino shouts through a megaphone in front of National Guard vehicles at a protest in Columbus Circle, Washington D.C. on August 18, 2025.
In August 2025, federal control and National Guard deployment reshaped D.C. This photo series documents the city’s transformation into a guarded zone, capturing the tension between military presence and daily life, public protests for autonomy, and a community negotiating power and safety.
