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Protests in DC responding to the crackdown have taken on an unusual, almost comical tone. Descriptions of the protests depict them as lackluster and disorganized, with some commentators calling them “funeral processions” rather than genuine rallies. The protests appeared to be chaotic, with attendees seemingly unsure of their messaging and even turning on each other. One reporter sarcastically described the scene, noting that organizers seemed clueless about their own cause.