WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday signed an order sending the National Guard into Memphis to combat crime, constituting his latest test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in American cities.

Trump made the announcement with Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee visiting the Oval Office, calling what's coming a “replica of our extraordinarily successful efforts” in Washington.

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President Trump has announced the deployment of the National Guard to Memphis to combat crime, testing the limits of presidential power by using military force in cities

Trump made Monday's announcement with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, calling it a “replica” of efforts in Washington

Last month, Trump deployed National Guard troops to the nation’s capital, c

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