West Virginia National Guard troops have begun to arrive in Washington, DC, to assist with President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown in the nation’s capital, a defense official told CNN on Tuesday.

The Trump administration has clashed with D.C. officials, as his administration tries to assert further control over the nation’s capital.

Members of the West Virginia National Guard and those from other states arrived in Washington, D.C. as part of Trump’s initiative to ‘Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful.’

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey has directed his state’s National Guard to support President Donald Trump’s initiative to restore safety in Washington, D.C.

Members of the West Virginia National Guard arrived in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday on orders from Gov. Patrick Morrisey to support President Donald Trump’s “Making D.C. Safe and

Washington, D.C. is entering a second full week with troops and federal agents on the streets, with more members of the National Guard on their way to address c

Governor Patrick Morrisey said in Saturday's statement: "West Virginia is proud to stand with President Trump in his effort to restore pride and beauty to our nation's capital. 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."

The Trump administration won't take control of the Washington police force, but more military personnel are being deployed there to ensure safety for all.

The moves come as federal agents and National Guard troops have begun to appear across the heavily Democratic city after President Trump's executive order earlier this week.

State law enforcement and corrections officials will be working with federal officials to address the issue of illegal immigrants throughout West Virginia. Gov. Patrick Morrisey was at the Parkersburg Correctional Center on Wednesday to announce an agreement between the U.