Monday begins the second week of elevated National Guard presence in Washington D.C., as President Donald Trump pushes to address allegations of rampant crime and homelessness in the capital.

On Monday, Mississippi's Republican Gov. Tate Reeves announced the state would send 200 of its National Guard troops to support the D.C. crackdown.

"Crime is out of control there, and it’s clear something must be done to combat it. Americans deserve a safe capital city that we can all be proud of. I know the brave men and women of our National Guard will do an excellent job enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement."

As of Thursday, states including Ohio, West Virginia and South Carolina plan to send more National Guard troops to D.C. at the Trump administration's request.

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