President Donald Trump faced a tense moment during a restaurant visit in downtown Washington, D.C., on Tuesday night when protesters interrupted his outing. At Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab, Trump was met by members of the activist group Code Pink, who chanted “Free Palestine” and accused him of being “Hitler.” The confrontation occurred as Trump, accompanied by Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and other administration officials, arrived at the establishment.
As Trump exited his motorcade, a mix of boos and chants echoed through the area. Inside the restaurant, protesters holding Palestinian flags continued their demonstration, shouting “Free D.C., free Palestine, Trump is the Hitler of our time.” The group later claimed responsibility for the protest on social media, sharing video footage of Trump approaching the demonstrators before gesturing for them to leave. A protester reportedly remarked, “He’s terrorizing communities in D.C.”
During his visit, Trump addressed reporters outside the restaurant, highlighting what he described as improved safety in Washington, D.C., and later engaged with diners, offering remarks about crime rates and dining etiquette. The incident underscored the continued political tensions surrounding Trump’s public appearances.