MEMPHIS, Tenn. - National Guard troops could soon be patrolling the streets of Memphis. President Donald Trump made the announcement Friday morning that he would be sending the National Guard to Memphis. The announcement has brought mixed reactions from local, state, and federal leaders. RELATED: Elected officials react to announcement that National Guard will come to Memphis Leaders with the Shelby County Democratic Party gathered Monday morning to oppose the move. “We say no troops on our stoops," said Willie Simon, Chairman for the Shelby County Democratic Party. RELATED: President Trump says National Guard coming to Memphis amid crime concerns Democratic leaders said, instead of troops, the city needs financial support. “We need funding for bette

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