President Donald Trump announced he is placing the Washington, DC, police department “under direct federal control” and deploying National Guard troops to the nation’s capital. CNN's Daniel Dale fact-checks Trump's claims about crime rates in DC. #CNN #News

How high is the crime rate in DC? See what the data shows

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How high is the crime rate in DC? See what the data shows

How high is the crime rate in DC? See what the data shows