The Great Walk

The next morning, the air was thick with tension as thousands of protesters gathered outside the White House gates. The National Mall was now a sea of raised fists, banners, and passionate chants echoing through the capital.

"Protect the People, Not the Politicians!"

"Where Were You When the Enforcer Struck?"

The signs were scrawled with anger and frustration: "No More Lies!" "Resign Now!" "Ashwood Was Right!"

The protest had been peaceful for most of the day, but the tension in the crowd was heavy. Families with children stood alongside angry youths, workers who had taken the day off, and veterans who felt betrayed by the government they had served.

A makeshift stage near the crowd's epicenter hosted impassioned speeches from community leaders and activists, all demanding answers.