Republican-led states are sending National Guard troops to D.C. to support President Trump's anti-crime efforts, with hundreds of soldiers from West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio being deployed to nearly double the 800 D.

Aug 16 (Reuters) - The Republican governors of three states are deploying hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., at the request of the administration of President Donald Trump, who has portrayed the city as awash in crime.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey of West Virginia said his state would send 300 to 400 troops to Washington, while Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina pledged 200 members. Gov. Mike DeWine said he would send another 150.