Federal law enforcement agencies began patrolling Washington, D.C., Friday morning, after President Trump said crime in the district is "out of control."

President Trump has ordered federal law enforcement agencies to begin policing the streets of Washington, D.C., citing crime in the city.

“Washington, DC is an amazing city, but it has been plagued by violent crime for far too long,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. “President Trump has directed an increased presence of federal law enforcement to protect innocent citizens. Starting tonight, there will be no safe harbor for violent criminals in D.C.”