In a recent announcement, President Trump revealed plans to send the National Guard to Memphis to address the city’s ongoing issues with crime. Despite a decrease in the murder rate, Memphis continues to struggle with some of the highest crime rates in the country. The decision comes as part of the administration’s efforts to combat urban crime in Democratic-run cities.
The President made the announcement during an appearance on Fox & Friends, where he described the situation in Memphis as dire. Trump stated, “I think maybe I’ll be the first to say it right now, we’re going to Memphis,” emphasizing the need for intervention to address the escalating crime rates in the city.
Memphis Mayor, Jim Strickland, had previously requested financial resources from the federal government to help tackle crime in the city. However, Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard signifies a more direct and hands-on approach to addressing the issue.
The move to send the National Guard to Memphis has sparked mixed reactions, with some expressing support for the intervention as a necessary step to combat crime effectively. Others have raised concerns about the militarization of law enforcement and the potential impact on civil liberties in the city.
Overall, the deployment of the National Guard to Memphis underscores the administration’s commitment to addressing crime in urban areas and highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the use of federal resources to combat crime at the local level.
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References:
– The New York Times: [Trump Live Updates: Latest News on 9/11 Memorials, Lisa Cook and More](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiY0FVX3lxTE5GLXdYVWRjU2F4UDFLR1JRX1FIN2V5cUlENnpnbU1GU2tnb1JtdERYNl9qV09TZTlNR3pkeHVGNmRiUl9xel9UQVBDUjl1Yy1BUGZfekZvbFF6UEdYMk1UcmRHcw?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
– The Guardian: [Trump says he’s sending the National Guard into Memphis to ‘fix’ crime like D.C.](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/12/trump-national-guard-memphis-tennessee)
– CBS News: [Trump sending National Guard to Memphis, “would have preferred Chicago”](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-national-guard-chicago-memphis-fox-and-friends/)
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