MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mid-South leaders are speaking out after President Donald Trump announced that .

Trump announced the deployment on Friday morning, stating that Memphis is "deeply troubled" and that both Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Memphis Mayor Paul Young are happy with the decision. The president went on to say that a FedEx board member suggested the move, who told him that he requires an armored car when traveling through Downtown Memphis.

Governor Bill Lee

“For months, I have been in constant communication with the Trump Administration to develop a multi-phased, strategic plan to combat crime in Memphis, leveraging the full extent of both federal and state resources.

The next phase will include a comprehensive mission with the Tennessee National Guard, Federal Bureau of Investi

See Full Page