During Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington, D.C., thousands of protesters gathered to express their opposition, leading to significant unrest. Protesters took down American flags at Union Station and replaced them with Palestinian flags, chanting anti-American slogans and burning flags in a chaotic demonstration. Law enforcement, including newly sworn-in Capitol Police officers, responded with pepper spray as tensions escalated, with reports of violence against police prior to Netanyahu's speech. Republican lawmakers condemned the actions, linking them to antisemitism and calling for prosecution of the demonstrators. Various news outlets reported on the vandalism and the protests, with some framing the events as part of a broader narrative about the current political climate and Democratic leadership. The situation has raised concerns over public safety and the implications of such protests in the nation’s capital.