

The Daily Signal Presents "Problematic Women" - Unhinged DC Protester Shows Why Democrats Are Losing Ground | Ft. Reagan Reese, WH Correspondent
Aug 24, 2025
Reagan Reese, White House correspondent for The Daily Caller, sheds light on the recent protests in D.C. demanding the National Guard's withdrawal, reflecting a growing tension in the city's political climate. She discusses Trump's efforts for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, along with the challenges facing the Democratic Party amid declining popularity. Reese also shares entertaining anecdotes from her experiences in the White House press room, including interactions with reporters and notable figures while navigating the chaos of political coverage.
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Union Station Confrontation
- Elise McHugh describes a loud Union Station protester accusing a cop of cultural appropriation for wearing a keffiyeh.
- She and hosts reacted to the confrontation as emblematic of performative protest behavior in DC.
Temporary Cleanup For Political Optics
- Reagan Reese recounts how Union Station was cleaned and heavily policed for a Biden campaign speech and returned to its prior state right after.
- She contrasts temporary cleanup for optics with the Trump administration's move to make security changes more permanent.
Security Guarantees Explained
- Monday's summit with seven European leaders signaled rapid progress toward coordinated Ukraine security guarantees.
- Experts framed guarantees as weapons aid, possible allied boots, or fortified borders to deter future Russian aggression.