SaralnamaUS President Donald Trump announced a federal crackdown on crime in Memphis, Tennessee. He established a task force with Tennessee's Republican Governor Bill Lee. Trump plans to activate federal agencies like the National Guard, FBI, and ATF. Memphis Mayor Paul Young opposes the plan, saying crime is already falling. Trump claims Memphis is overrun with carjackings, robberies, and shootings. The task force will be similar to efforts in Washington DC. FBI stats show Memphis has 2,501 violent crimes per 100,000 people, one of the highest rates in the US. This is the second city to face a Trump administration crackdown after Washington DC. (Updated 16 Sep 2025, 03:51 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- US President Donald Trump announced a federal crackdown on crime in Memphis, Tennessee
- He established a task force with Tennessee's Republican Governor Bill Lee
- Trump plans to activate federal agencies like the National Guard, FBI, and ATF