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Memphis Mayor Responds to Trump’s National Guard Deployment Announcement

Memphis Mayor Responds to Trump’s National Guard Deployment Announcement

Memphis Mayor Responds to Trump’s National Guard Deployment Announcement President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of National Guard deployment to Memphis for an anti-crime mission caught Mayor Paul Young by surprise, with the mayor confirming he first learned of the decision through Trump’s television comments on Friday. Young, who had been discussing federal law enforcement assistance with Governor Bill Lee’s office earlier in the week, stated on CNN that Trump’s Fox News announcement served as his “hard confirmation.” Despite President Trump’s…

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Trump Orders National Guard to Memphis; Mayor Expresses Surprise, Seeks Clarity

Trump Orders National Guard to Memphis; Mayor Expresses Surprise, Seeks Clarity

Trump Orders National Guard to Memphis; Mayor Expresses Surprise, Seeks Clarity President Donald Trump announced yesterday, Friday, September 12, that he will deploy National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee, as part of a nationwide initiative to combat crime. The declaration, made on “Fox & Friends,” comes despite local data indicating a significant 44% drop in crime incidents in Memphis this year, as of September 11. Memphis Mayor Paul Young confirmed the deployment during a Friday afternoon news conference but stated…

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Trump Announces National Guard Deployment to Memphis to Combat Crime

Trump Announces National Guard Deployment to Memphis to Combat Crime

Trump Announces National Guard Deployment to Memphis to Combat Crime Former President Donald Trump, during his time in office, announced plans to deploy federal law enforcement and the National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee, to address the city’s crime rate. This move followed a similar surge of federal forces into Washington, D.C., which Trump claimed had significantly reduced crime. Speaking on Fox News’ “Fox and Friends” in New York, Trump stated, “We’re going to Memphis. Memphis is deeply troubled.” He indicated…

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Tennessee’s 2026 Governor Race Heats Up as Sen. Marsha Blackburn Enters Fray

Tennessee’s 2026 Governor Race Heats Up as Sen. Marsha Blackburn Enters Fray

Tennessee’s 2026 Governor Race Heats Up as Sen. Marsha Blackburn Enters Fray NASHVILLE, Tenn. – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) officially announced her bid for the open Tennessee governor’s seat in the 2026 election, setting the stage for a significant Republican primary battle. The announcement, made on Wednesday, confirms long-standing speculation about the prominent Trump ally’s intentions to seek the state’s highest office. Blackburn’s entry immediately positions her against U.S. Representative John Rose, another strong supporter of former President Donald…

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