Construction crews were spotted Friday night erecting massive security barriers around the White House and the Treasury Building, triggering speculation and intrigue across social media. The move comes just ahead of planned protests related to President Trump’s recent military actions in the Middle East.
On-the-ground footage captured by independent reporter Charles Downs shows towering barricades being assembled, reminiscent of the razor-wire fences seen during the Biden presidency amid rising unrest. Under Joe Biden, similar barricades were deployed in Washington, D.C., ahead of controversial Supreme Court rulings and large-scale protests.
Downs reported that activist groups aligned with radical left-wing causes had organized protests in response to Trump’s decisive strike on Iran’s nuclear sites. However, following a ceasefire reportedly brokered by Trump between Israel and Iran, several protest groups abruptly canceled their events.
“Zohran Mamdani voters, tied to Soros-funded organizations, were preparing to bus protesters from New York City to D.C. for a major anti-Trump, pro-Iran/Hamas rally,” Downs explained. “But with the ceasefire announcement, those plans were shelved — for now.”
Zohran Mamdani voters, linked to Soros-aligned groups, were set to take buses from New York City to Washington, D.C., for an anti-Trump, pro-Iran/Hamas protest. However, they canceled at the last minute. This is likely why the fencing around the Treasury Department and White… pic.twitter.com/j3eWvR9po7
— Charles R Downs (@TheCharlesDowns) June 28, 2025
Despite the cancellations, tensions remain high in the nation’s capital. Organizers from groups like the Democratic Socialists of America, Code Pink, and the Palestinian Youth Movement have vowed to return to D.C. for protests on July 4th — a date already fraught with political symbolism and security concerns.
This comes as pro-Palestine demonstrations have repeatedly spiraled out of control in Washington, D.C., with incidents of violence, vandalism, and clashes with police. Last summer, a large group of pro-Palestine agitators swarmed the White House, setting off smoke bombs and flares inside the complex while chanting anti-American slogans.
Such demonstrations have become more frequent and volatile since the deadly October 7th attacks, with protesters accusing the U.S. government of enabling genocide. The Biden administration faced heavy criticism from both sides — and now, under Trump’s renewed leadership, the political atmosphere appears even more combustible.
With July 4th fast approaching and radical groups threatening to descend on the capital once again, the stage is set for a potentially explosive confrontation in Washington, D.C.
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