Overview

• Trump announced on Fox & Friends that Memphis will be the next city to receive National Guard forces to address street violence.
• He said he could involve active-duty Army units if necessary, framing the move as part of a broader public-safety push.
• Memphis Mayor Paul Young indicated he is willing to work with the administration to strengthen safety efforts.
• FBI data cited by federal officials show Memphis with one of the nation’s highest violent-crime rates, including 2,501 incidents per 100,000 residents in 2024.
• The focus on Memphis follows deployments in Washington and Los Angeles that triggered legal challenges and coincided with increased immigration raids, while leaders in Chicago maintain strong opposition to any troop presence.