Memphis has one of the highest violent crime rates in the United States, according to the FBI. Photo: AP PHOTO

US President Donald Trump says he will send the National Guard to the city of Memphis in Tennessee to address crime concerns there with the support of the mayor and the governor.

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Trump has sought to make crime a central issue, with his administration being involved in an unprecedented police takeover in the US capital Washington DC last month.

His crackdown on Democratic-led municipalities has spurred protests, including a demonstration by several thousand people in Washin

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