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Former President Donald Trump said he is considering sending federal troops to New Orleans to address crime.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry stated he would welcome federal assistance in New Orleans and Shreveport.

Trump expressed confidence that federal intervention could "straighten out" the city in about two weeks.

Gov. Landry has previously sent Louisiana National Guard troops to Washington D.C. at Trump's request.

This story has been updated with additional comments .

President Donald Trump said he may send federal troops to New Orleans to help police Louisiana's signature city, a move Republican Gov. Jeff Landry said he would welcome for that city or Shreveport.

“We are making a determination now: Do we go to Chicago? Or do we go to a place like New Orleans whe

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