President Donald Trump has ordered an increase in federal law enforcement in Washington, D.C., amid concerns about violent crime.

“There will be no safe harbor for violent criminals in D.C.,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said. “President Trump is committed to making our nation’s capital safer for its residents, lawmakers and visitors from all around the world.”

The operation began at midnight Friday. A White House official told Scripps News the operation will last at least seven days but could be extended if necessary.

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The law enforcement presence will include personnel from multiple agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. They will be in marked units and highly

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