President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee, to address the city’s crime issues, following a similar move in Washington, D.C. Trump has made crime a focal point despite decreasing violent crime rates in many cities, sparking protests in Democrat-led areas. Memphis Mayor Paul Young, a Democrat, confirmed the deployment, although he expressed reservations about the approach to reducing crime. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, a Republican, confirmed the deployment and mentioned ongoing discussions with the president to finalize mission details. Memphis, known for high violent crime rates and poverty levels above the national average, has previously received federal assistance in combating crime. Trump hinted at the possibility of sending federal personnel to New Orleans and threatening National Guard deployment in Chicago. The president’s actions in Washington included federal control over the police department and the deployment of federal law enforcement personnel, with Justice Department data indicating a decrease in violent crime in the city.