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Trump Administration to Deploy National Guard to Memphis Amid Crime Crackdown

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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee confirmed that the state National Guard will be deployed to Memphis as part of a crime crackdown, with President Donald Trump announcing plans to send federal troops to the city. The move comes as Memphis Mayor Paul Young and Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris express concerns about the deployment, citing potential negative impacts on the community and the city's progress in reducing crime.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Trump administration and Governor Bill Lee plan to deploy the Tennessee National Guard, FBI, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Memphis Police Department, and other law enforcement agencies to Memphis as part of a crime crackdown.
  • President Trump confirmed plans to send federal troops to Memphis, stating the city is "deeply troubled" and that local officials are "happy" for the deployment.
  • Memphis Mayor Paul Young and Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris expressed concerns about the deployment, citing potential negative impacts on the community and the city's progress in reducing crime.
  • Overall crime in Memphis is down to a 25-year low, with a 15% drop in crime in the last year.
  • The deployment of National Guard troops to Memphis is the first of its kind since 1978, when a strike by city firefighters resulted in more than 100 fires throughout the city.
  • The move is being met with criticism from local and state officials, with Sen. Raumesh Akbari calling it an "abuse of power" and Memphis Democratic Rep. Jesse Chism expressing concerns about the potential for "unintended consequences."

Statistics:

  • Crime in Memphis has dropped by 15% in the last year.
  • Overall crime in Memphis is down to a 25-year low.
  • The Tennessee National Guard has not been deployed to Memphis since 1978.
  • The deployment of National Guard troops to Memphis will be the first of its kind since 1978.
  • Memphis Mayor Paul Young and Secretary of State Jason Thompson, along with other local leaders, are meeting on Monday to discuss the deployment.

Sources:

  • Fox News
  • MLK50
  • The Tennessee Lookout
  • The New York Times
  • States Newsroom

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