U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to put Washington, D.C., under full federal control to reduce crime, even as city officials stressed crime is already falling.

On Monday, Trump announced two main fronts in that response from his administration: the federalization of the city's police force as well as the deployment of National Guard troops. While Trump does have some authority over the capital city's police force and National Guard soldiers, a full federal takeover would likely be blocked in court.

Here's a closer look.

What does the Constitution say about D.C.?

The U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1787, provided for the creation of a federal capital district to serve as the permanent seat of the government.

The constitution made clear that Congress has complete leg

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