Trump says National Guard deploying to Memphis, Tennessee, next amid anti-crime push

The president made the announcement during an appearance on "Fox & Friends," adding that the deployment would not be limited to the National Guard and could include the Army if needed.

"Memphis is deeply troubled," Trump said. "We're gonna fix that just like we did Washington."

Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., whose congressional district includes Memphis, expressed his support for the Trump administration's decision.

"I support President Trump's decision to send the National Guard to Memphis. I thank the president for his commitment to curb violent crime. It is important for the long-term success in Memphis to have additional and permanent federal law enforcement officers and agents who can work in conjunction with state and local officials. I will continue to work with the White House to secure these important resources," Kustoff said in a statement to Fox News Digital.

Trump's announcement of a National Guard deployment comes just after Lee moved to send 50 Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers to assist the Memphis Police Department.

Trump began a major anti-crime push in Washington, D.C., over the summer and deployed National Guard troops to the nation's capital. While Republicans argue that the troops have made D.C. safer, Democrats have blasted the federal takeover.

Despite other members of her party objecting to the National Guard's presence, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has acknowledged that the move reduced crime in the district. She even went as far as to sign an executive order encouraging further cooperation with federal officials on crime. It remains to be seen whether the deployment to Memphis will have the same results.

Fox News Digital reached out to Young's and Lee's offices for more information.