President Trump Monday promised a dramatic crackdown on crime and homelessness in Washington, D.C., vowing to order more federal law enforcement assets including hundreds of National Guard troops onto the streets of the nation’s capital.

Vowing to “liberate” Washington, Trump said he would put an end to “the days of ruthlessly killing, or hurting, innocent people,” although he did not share clear plans on how he would achieve those goals.

“Crime, savagery, filth, and scum will disappear,” Trump wrote on his social media site. “I will make our capital great again.”

Trump has also threatened to oust homeless people from the streets of Washington, although it’s not clear if that’s legal or to where he might send them .

The move also comes as Trump seeks to flex his muscle over

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