West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) said Saturday that National Guard troops from his state would aid the Trump administration's federal police takeover in Washington to help "make D.C. safe and beautiful."

Morrisey announced the Mountain State would deploy "300-400 skilled personnel" to serve in the nation's capital at the Trump administration's request.

"West Virginia is proud to stand with President Trump in his effort to restore pride and beauty to our nation’s capital,” the governor said in a press release. “The men and women of our National Guard represent the best of our state, and this mission reflects our shared commitment to a strong and secure America.”

Trump earlier this week invoked a provision in Washington's Home Rule Act to launch a crackdown on crime in the district, deploying more than 800 National Guard soldiers and federal........

© The Hill