President Trump has long demonized “blue” cities like Los Angeles, Washington and New York, claiming their leaders have allowed crime and blight to worsen.

NATIONAL GUARD IN D.C.: National Guard troops began deploying in Washington, D.C., yesterday, with some joining city police last night. The full contingent of 800 troops expected to be operational by the end of the week.

The presence of National Guard troops in Washington, DC, is expected to expand Wednesday evening, according to a White House official, as President Donald Trump’s takeover of the city’s law enforcement continues to take shape.