President Trump speaks in the Oval Office on Sept. 15 before signing a memorandum to send National Guard troops to Memphis, Tenn., as U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., (from left), U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., and Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee look on.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said National Guard troops will serve in support roles to local law enforcement and not be tasked with making arrests.

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