The story behind the arrest of 87-year-old veteran John Spitzberg at the Capitol

John Spitzberg, 87, holds a "Support our Veterans" sign during a "Veterans March" at the National Mall on March 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The 87-year-old veteran was arrested June 13 at the U.S. Capitol while protesting the U.S. Army

The video of John Spitzberg’s arrest has been shared widely across social platforms, becoming a crystalizing moment for those protesting the Trump administration.

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