Washington D.C. residents are preparing for a federal takeover of local law enforcement as National Guard troops made their way to the District Tuesday morning.

The first troops arrived at the D.C. Armory, located roughly two miles east of the United States Capitol building, early in the morning and continued streaming in throughout the day.

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National Guard troops arrive at the D.C. Armory on Tuesday, Aug. 12. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

President Donald Trump announced the takeover on Monday,

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