Trump Deploys National Guard to Memphis Amid Crime Debate

President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy the National Guard to Memphis to address rising crime, citing advice from Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee supports the deployment, while Memphis Mayor Paul Young has disputed claims of his backing, opposing the use of military troops to reduce crime. The president also mentioned potential National Guard deployments in other cities like St. Louis, following similar actions in Washington D.C. and Los Angeles. Local reactions have been mixed, with some officials like DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton strongly supporting the deployment, blaming Democratic policies for the city's crime issues, while others call for increased federal law enforcement presence instead of military intervention. The move has sparked debate over the effectiveness and appropriateness of using military forces in civilian law enforcement. Discussions between Governor Lee and President Trump are ongoing to determine the roles of various law enforcement agencies in the operation.