MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) – President Donald Trump said Friday that the National Guard is coming to Memphis to address crime concerns.

Trump made the announcement during an appearance on Fox News' "Fox and Friends," claiming he has the support of both the mayor of Memphis and the Tennessee governor.

He said the city is “deeply troubled” and “we’re going to fix that just like we did Washington,” where he’s sent National Guard and surged federal law enforcement.

Trump's announcement comes one day after Memphis Mayor Paul Young, a Democrat, released a statement confirming he was informed this week that Republican Gov. Bill Lee and President Trump were considering the option, along with other resources.

“Earlier this week, I was informed that the Governor and the President were considering dep

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