00:00President Donald Trump placed Washington, D.C.'s police under federal control and deployed 800 National Guard troops, saying the city is, quote, overwhelmed by crime.
00:10Local leaders pushed back, citing falling crime rates in the nation's capital.
00:14D.C.'s Attorney General called the move unnecessary and unlawful and vowed legal action.
00:20Officials say only 100 to 200 Guard members will be active at a time, mostly in support roles.
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