The Trump administration has begun deploying roughly 120 FBI agents in overnight shifts to help D.C. police combat carjackings and violent crime, The Washington Post reported Sunday.

Additionally, the Trump administration is reportedly considering deploying 1,000 National Guard troops to Washington, according to NBC News.

The move comes as President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric about a potential federal takeover of the nation’s capital, vowing to “clear out” homeless encampments and crack down on lawlessness.

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