The U.S. military is preparing for the activation of hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., two U.S. officials told Reuters on Sunday.

President Donald Trump's remarks come as he has increased his rhetoric about countering crime in the District in recent days.

‘The Homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY,’ Trump said. The White House did not explain what legal power Trump would use to evict people.

US president also orders homeless people to leave capital in crime purge