(The Center Square) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Friday afternoon that he will speak with President Donald Trump about the deployment of National Guard troops to Memphis .

The president announced the deployment on the Friday morning edition of Fox News’ Fox and Friends to address the crime problem in the city.

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Lee said he has been in constant communication with Trump about Memphis for months.

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

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