(CNN) — The Trump administration ordered an increase of the federal law enforcement presence in Washington, DC, starting Thursday night, the White House said.

“President Trump has directed an increased presence of federal law enforcement to protect innocent citizens. Starting tonight, there will be no safe harbor for violent criminals in D.C,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. “President Trump is committed to making our Nation’s capital safer for its residents, lawmakers, and visitors from all around the world.”

A White House official confirmed to CNN that Thursday’s mobilization will include federal officers in “marked units, and highly visible.”

The increased presence was to begin at midnight as part of a seven-day effort, with the option to extend, th

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