Lee says he’s working out National Guard details with Trump

Published September 12, 2025 2:43pm ET



(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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