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Man Comes Down From DC’s Frederick Douglass Bridge Wednesday, Ending 6-Day Protest
The protester said he was on a hunger strike and had run out of water as police negotiators stayed on scene.
- On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, activist Guido Reichstadter descended from the 168-foot Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, ending his 6-day protest. D.C. Fire and EMS brought him to safety by 9:30 a.m.
- Reichstadter scaled the structure on Friday, May 1, to oppose the war in Iran and the advancement of artificial intelligence . He claimed these issues pose catastrophic risks to humanity, including potential extinction.
- During his occupation, Reichstadter lived in a tent atop the bridge, causing periodic traffic closures. Washington police and first responders managed the scene throughout the dayslong standoff, briefly closing lanes Wednesday morning.
- Authorities have not confirmed specific charges, though Reichstadter stated on social media he expected to be arrested. He has a history of similar protests, including a 2022 demonstration against the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision.
- California protests, including a 30-day hunger strike, previously resulted in legal repercussions for Reichstadter. He advocates for nonviolent direct action to compel global governments to address his concerns regarding AI and warfare.
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Anti-war protester hauled down from 168-foot DC bridge after 6-day stunt, police file multiple charges
Guido Reichstadter, a 45-year-old anti-war protester, was arrested after camping atop one of D.C.'s tallest bridges for nearly a week to protest the war with Iran and AI.
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