DC Metro CEO fires back at critics hammering him for picture with National Guard troops

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Melody Wolfe and Ashlyn Irving join 'Fox & Friends' to discuss National Guard Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe's recovery after he was shot in Washington, D.C., in November. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) CEO and general manager Randy Clarke faced backlash after a social media post praising cooperation between Metro staff and National Guard troops stationed in Washington, D.C., drew criticism from some residents. Clarke addressed his critics directly while emphasizing respect for public servants. "Twitter sadly can bring out the worst in people & society," Clarke posted Tuesday on X, formerly Twitter. "I have deep respect for those that wear a uniform to serve our community & country; be it Metro staff or Nat’l Guard." "Opine on politics or hate on me, but please be nice to public servants who are just doing their jobs," he added.