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Trump Plans National Guard Deployment to Memphis

Operational details remain unclear, including legal basis, command structure, timing.

Members of the National Guard patrol near Union Station on August 14, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Memphis Mayor Paul Young speaks about the possible deployment of the National Guard to the city during a news conference Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn.

Overview

  • President Donald Trump announced a planned National Guard deployment to Memphis as part of his crime crackdown following recent interventions in Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles.
  • Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said he is coordinating with the White House and working out roles for the Guard alongside the FBI, Tennessee Highway Patrol and Memphis police.
  • Memphis Mayor Paul Young said he did not request the Guard and prefers resources such as funding, additional officers and investigative support, though he pledged to manage any deployment strategically.
  • The White House has not specified what authority will be used or when forces would arrive, and a recent federal ruling found the Los Angeles Guard deployment unlawful, underscoring legal risks.
  • Memphis was reported as having among the highest violent crime rates in 2024 based on FBI data, yet the police department says overall crime in 2025 is at a 25-year low with murders at a six-year low.