Moment 'white hippies' tell JD Vance to 'get the f*** out' and call Trump's VP 'Nazi'

US Vice President JD Vance found himself at the centre of an angry confrontation at Washington DC's Union Station on Wednesday, as protesters yelled obscenities and called him a "Nazi". Former Senator Mr Vance, joined by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, had made an unscheduled stop at the Shake Shack to hand out hamburgers to National Guard troops stationed in the city.

From the moment they arrived, demonstrators carrying "Free DC" signs and chanting slogans confronted the trio. One man shouted at Mr Vance, "get the f*** out of my city," while another directed a stream of expletives at Mr Hegseth. Video posted online captured a protester mocking Mr Vance personally, using crude language in reference to his private life. Several other demonstrators held placards condemning the federal takeover of the city's police force.

The visit came after President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard and federalised the city's police force, citing concerns over crime.

Union Station, a bustling hub better known for its food court than violent crime, had become a focal point for the deployment, with over 550 arrests reported across the city since the crackdown began.

National Guard troops have been stationed at high-traffic areas throughout DC, including tourist sites and transport hubs, as part of an effort to maintain order.

Despite the hostile reception, Mr Vance attempted to frame the visit positively. He said: "We wanted to bring you guys some burgers. We appreciate everything you've been doing."

Mr Miller dismissed the protesters as "stupid white hippies" who were mostly elderly, saying: "They all need to go home and take a nap."

Mr Vance defended stationing troops in tourist-heavy areas, pointing to Union Station's history of harassment and crime.

He said: "You have vagrants, you have drug addicts, you have the chronically homeless, you have the mentally ill who harass, who threaten violence, who attack families and they've done it for far too long."

He also dismissed polls showing opposition to the deployment, saying: "I don't know what poll you're talking about. Maybe the same poll that said Kamala Harris would win the popular vote by 10 points."

A recent Washington Post-Schar School poll found nearly 70% of residents opposed federalising the police and bringing in the National Guard, with just 9% in strong support.

Mr Vance said: "Let's free Washington, DC, so young families can walk around and feel safe and secure."

By the end of the stop, what began as a casual gesture of appreciation for the troops had turned into a tense standoff, highlighting the sharp divide over federal intervention in the city.

Shouts of "get out" and accusations of fascism underscored the deep political and cultural tensions playing out in the nation's capital. Many onlookers expressed frustration at the spectacle, while some praised the administration's attempts to improve security.