BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC ) - President Donald Trump first sent the federal National Guard to Washington, D.C., to reduce the crime problem. Memphis is next .

There’s been some discussion from the White House on sending troops to Birmingham and Montgomery. It has been the President’s move to combat crime issues in those cities.

WBRC caught up with Alabama Governor Kay Ivey in Gordo today at a school function and she responded to that possibility.

“We’re certainly in touch with the White House about that. We stand ready to send out the Alabama National Guard, whether they’re needed, but right now, we’re on standby. We’ll be ready,” said Gov. Ivey. “We’re already protecting Birmingham and Montgomery with the new MACS Unit so we’re prepared and not gonna tolerate any misbehavior.”

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