Washington DC is bracing for an influx of armed troops to crack down on crime as President Trump's federal takeover was expected to escalate into its next stage.
Trump vowed earlier this week to rescue the capital from 'bloodshed' and has already sent hundreds of troops from the National Guard in to clean up crime.
But now they're ready to take the streets, as officials say 100 and 200 soldiers will be out on patrol 24/7 as more forces flood into the city, Col. Dave Butler said.
'D.C. has been under siege from thugs and killers, but now, D.C. is back under Federal Control where it belongs. The White House is in charge,' Trump said on Truth Social Wednesday night.
'The Military and our Great Police will liberate this City, scrape away the filth, and make it safe, clean, habitable and beautiful once more!'
