WASHINGTON —

President Donald Trump is sending National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee , as part of his efforts to combat crime and illegal immigration.

Trump said the task force will replicate what is happening on the streets in Washington, D.C., with the goal of reducing crime in Memphis.

"It's very important because of the crime that's going on, not only in Memphis, and many cities that we're going to take care of all of them, Trump said during an Oval Office event with members of his administration, and Tennessee's governor and two Republican senators. "Step by step, just like we did in DC."

The memorandum President Trump signed on Monday did not specify when the troops would be deployed or detail the nature of the increased law enforcement efforts.

Tennessee Governor Bill

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