“D.C. gave Fake Crime numbers in order to create a false illusion of safety. This is a very bad and dangerous thing to do, and they are under serious investigation for so doing!” he said in part.

The Justice Department is investigating whether Washington, D.C. police manipulated crime data to make the crime rates appear lower than they really are in the city, two senior law enforcement officia...

The White House said that the National Guard troops will protect federal assets and provide a "safe environment" for law enforcement officials, and will "provide a visible presence to deter crime."