Trump's plan to address crime in D.C. calls for deploying National Guard troops along the National Mall overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning, according to a source.

Aug 16 (Reuters) - The Republican governors of three states are deploying hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., at the request of the administration of President Donald Trump, who has portrayed the city as awash in crime.

President Donald Trump deployed 800 National Guard troops to the nation's capital as part of a crime crackdown in the city.

Outside the busiest train station in Washington, newly deployed National Guard troops wearing camouflage lean on a huge military Humvee.

The left sees President Donald Trump’s attempted takeover of law enforcement in Washington as part of multifront march to autocracy.

Republican strategist Doug Heye snapped back at former Hillary Clinton spokesperson Karen Finney on Tuesday after she asked how long ago he was mugged in Washington, D. C.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that homeless people in D.C. could face jail time if they do not use certain resources.