Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said in a statement Monday that he has approved the deployment of approximately 200 Mississippi National Guard Soldiers to Washington, D.C. “Crime is out of control there, and it’s clear something must be done to combat it,” Reeves said.

Members of the Mississippi National Guard have been deployed to Washington, DC to assist in President Donald Trump's efforts to crack down on crime in the city.Gov. Tate Reeves said approximately 200 Mississippi National Guard Solders have been deployed to Washington,