Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
South Carolina National Guard in DC: Just a Presence Patrol at Archives Metro
David Finkel takes his First Amendment camera to Washington, D.C., where South Carolina National Guard troops were stationed outside the Archives–Navy Memorial–Penn Quarter Metro station. At first glance, it looked like they were “guarding” the entrance, but the reality was different. Instead of providing security or performing checks, these soldiers were conducting what is known as a Presence Patrol — simply being visible to the public as a show of force.
In this short, Finkel observes their posture, interactions, and lack of actual mission beyond standing watch for appearance’s sake. Even the Staff Sergeant in charge, whom Finkel jokingly dubs “Specialist” for his uncertain leadership, confirms the assignment is strictly about presence, not action. This raises questions about the purpose, effectiveness, and cost of deploying National Guard troops in such a limited role in the nation’s capital.
This clip offers just a glimpse of Finkel’s full coverage. A long-form video will be released soon on the same channel, where he will share deeper insights and commentary on what he saw — from the soldiers’ demeanor to the larger implications of “show-only” deployments. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the full breakdown of the South Carolina National Guard’s presence in D.C.
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South Carolina National Guard in DC: Just a Presence Patrol at Archives Metro
David Finkel takes his First Amendment camera to Washington, D.C., where South Carolina National Guard troops were stationed outside the Archives–Navy Memorial–Penn Quarter Metro station. At first glance, it looked like they were “guarding” the entrance, but the reality was different. Instead of providing security or performing checks, these soldiers were conducting what is known as a Presence Patrol — simply being visible to the public as a show of force.
In this short, Finkel observes their posture, interactions, and lack of actual mission beyond standing watch for appearance’s sake. Even the Staff Sergeant in charge, whom Finkel jokingly dubs “Specialist” for his uncertain leadership, confirms the assignment is strictly about presence, not action. This raises questions about the purpose, effectiveness, and cost of deploying National Guard troops in such a limited role in the nation’s capital.
This clip offers just a glimpse of Finkel’s full coverage. A long-form video will be released soon on the same channel, where he will share deeper insights and commentary on what he saw — from the soldiers’ demeanor to the larger implications of “show-only” deployments. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the full breakdown of the South Carolina National Guard’s presence in D.C.
#politics #maga #shorts #currentaffairs
Alerts For Channels I think may find this interesting:
@SageOutcastX @ParkrosePermaculture @MonteMader @RiverboatJack @tompowelljr @adammockler @keithedwards @LegalAFMTN @TheGoodLiars
All of these are busy channels, so if they don't notice it's ok, you should check them for great content.
God Bless America and keep us safe from Donald J. Trump
youtube.com/watch?v=5z-oVVO4L_8
