Memphis, Donald Trump and National Guard
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Donald Trump has made it clear that he intends to follow his use of the military to police Washington, D.C. in the city of Memphis. What he should be less clear on is how welcoming residents of Memphis will be to his imposition of National Guard troops and potentially other military on the city.
In August, Mr. Lee sent National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. to augment the president’s deployment there. The governor has also sent another wave of Tennessee Highway Patrol officers in recent days to Memphis, the state’s second-largest city, after establishing a dedicated task force to work with Memphis law enforcement in May.
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President Trump honors Charlie Kirk, announces National Guard deployment to Memphis, and highlights his vision for national unity.
Tenn., applauded President Donald Trump's decision to send the National Guard to Memphis, Tenn., which the FBI reported had the highest crime rate in the country.