Mississippi has sent 200 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., to help with President Donald Trump’s federal crackdown on crime and homelessness, Gov. Tate Reeves said in a statement.

“Crime is out of control there, and it’s clear something must be done to combat it,” he said. “Americans deserve a safe capital city that we can all be proud of. I know the brave men and women of our National Guard will do an excellent job enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement.”

Also announcing deployments are South Carolina, West Virginia, and Ohio.

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