After saying he had not intent to deploy National Guard troops to Memphis, putting him at odds with President Donald Trump, Gov. Bill Lee has changed course and says "everything is on the table." (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)

It’s enough to make a head spin.

A week after saying he wasn’t considering deploying National Guard troops to Memphis or Nashville, Gov. Bill Lee reportedly said this week anything is possible.

The waffling came amid increased calls for troops to patrol the streets of Tennessee’s bluest cities, even though last week Lee referred to statistics showing a 15% decrease in Memphis crime to explain why the Bluff City didn’t need troops on patrol. The governor said increased efforts by Tennessee law enforcement with local and federal agencies combined to cut d

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