President Donald Trump has announced a major National Guard deployment to Memphis, Tennessee, as violent crime surges to historic highs, leaving residents fearful and demanding action.
Speaking in a powerful Friday interview on Fox News, President Trump said Memphis is in crisis and promised to restore law and order, just as he has done in other cities during his presidency.
“We’re going to Memphis. Memphis is deeply troubled,” Trump declared. “The mayor, who is a Democrat, is fully on board. We’re going to fix it just like we fixed Washington, D.C.”
This decisive action comes after months of escalating violence in Memphis and growing outrage over Democrat leadership failures that have left communities unsafe.
Memphis Becomes America’s Most Dangerous City
The latest FBI data paints a grim picture of Memphis. In 2024, the city recorded 2,500 violent crimes per 100,000 residents — making it one of the most dangerous cities in America, with a crime rate three times the national average.
Memphis now has higher violent crime levels than Detroit, Baltimore, and St. Louis, cities long known for their struggles with violence.
Even with an 11% decrease in crime from 2023, the numbers remain staggering, reflecting years of failed liberal policies that have protected criminals instead of innocent families.
Trump Steps Up Where Democrats Fail
President Trump has repeatedly shown that he will act when local Democrat leaders refuse to do their jobs.
Earlier this year, Trump deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles after violent clashes broke out between immigration enforcement agents and radical protesters. He also sent troops to Washington, D.C., and has warned cities like Chicago, Baltimore, and New Orleans that federal action is on the table if crime is not brought under control.
“We’ve arrested hundreds of the worst criminals — people who will never be any good,” Trump said. “Memphis will see the same results.”
Governor Lee and Senator Blackburn Praise Trump’s Leadership
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, a Republican, confirmed that his office has been working closely with the Trump administration for months to develop a comprehensive strategy to take back Memphis from violent criminals.
“Nothing is off the table when it comes to protecting Tennesseans,” Lee said.
Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) praised Trump’s decision, saying it reflects true leadership and a commitment to Make Memphis Safe Again.
“Time and time again, President Trump has stepped up to restore safety in blue cities where Democrats refuse to act,” Blackburn stated. “This deployment will save lives and hold radical, soft-on-crime officials accountable.”
Legal Challenges From the Radical Left
Liberal politicians and activist judges are already trying to block Trump’s latest move. Earlier this month, Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit claiming the president had exceeded his constitutional authority by deploying the National Guard.
Despite this opposition, Trump remains confident his administration will win every legal battle.
“We’ve been winning all of them,” Trump said. “And we think we’re going to win every case going forward.”
Why Memphis Needs Federal Action Now
Memphis residents have lived under skyrocketing crime rates for years, with Democrat leadership unable — or unwilling — to provide solutions.
Trump Announces New National Guard DeploymentFrom violent gang activity to repeat offenders walking free, many citizens say their neighborhoods no longer feel safe.
Local families are pleading for help, and President Trump has made it clear he will put the safety of Americans first, no matter how loudly left-wing officials object.
A Turning Point for Memphis
While Trump has not announced the exact date of the National Guard deployment, preparations are already underway.
His administration’s recent success in Washington, D.C., where violent crime has dropped dramatically thanks to aggressive federal intervention, has given many hope that Memphis will see the same results.
This bold move sends a powerful message: Law and order will be restored, and America will no longer tolerate crime spiraling out of control in Democrat-run cities.
For the people of Memphis, help is finally on the way — and President Trump is ready to Make Memphis Safe Again.