Memphis, Tennessee, USA, September 13(HS): US President Donald Trump announced the deployment of National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee, as part of his ongoing initiative to combat crime in Democrat-led cities. The decision comes amid national concern over high violent crime rates in Memphis, which reportedly stands at 2,501 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, making it one of the most troubled cities in the United States.

Trump revealed this in an interview on Fox News, noting that both Memphis Mayor Paul Young, a Democrat, and Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, a Republican, support the deployment, which marks an escalation in federal involvement following troop deployments to Washington DC and Los Angeles.

While Trump expressed a preference to send troops to Chicago, Memphis was selected as the immediate priority due to its crime challenges. Mayor Young emphasized strategic and community-focused deployment, advocating for more resources for intervention, prevention, and law enforcement support alongside the National Guard presence.

Recent crime data indicates Memphis remains burdened by high homicide and motor vehicle theft rates, despite some reductions in other crime categories. FBI and local law enforcement efforts focus on integrating National Guard support to strengthen public safety measures.

The deployment has stirred debate about the use of military forces in civilian law enforcement roles, with legal experts questioning its legality and efficacy. Earlier deployments under Trump’s administration faced legal challenges, but the current action proceeds, reflecting the administration's broader Operation Midway Blitz campaign against crime and immigration issues nationwide.

As Memphis grapples with crime, the National Guard’s arrival symbolizes intensified federal efforts to restore order and community safety in America’s cities hardest hit by violence .

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar