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President Trump is deploying the National Guard and federal agents to Memphis, claiming it's part of an effort to reduce crime in the city.

The move was supported by Tennessee’s Republican governor but opposed by Memphis’ Democratic mayor.

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump signed an order on Monday to deploy federal resources, including the National Guard, to Memphis.

This comes amid the Trump administration’s push to combat crime by using military force on American cities.

Trump to deploy National Guard to Memphis

What they're saying:

Trump hosted Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee in the Oval Office on Monday after he suggested that he was ready to send the National Guard into Memphis.

Trump called what’s coming a "replica of our extraordinarily successful efforts" in Washingt

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