Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Memphis Mayor Says He Got Confirmation National Guard Would Be Deployed From Trump's TV Comments

President Trump and Governor Bill Lee back National Guard deployment amid Memphis's violent crime rate of 2,500 per 100,000 residents, the highest in Tennessee in 2024, officials said.

  • Mayor Paul Young, a Democrat, said he does not support deploying the National Guard to Memphis, despite President Trump's claims that Young and the Republican governor agreed to the move.
  • Trump announced plans to send the National Guard to Memphis, calling the city "deeply troubled," though details such as troop size and assignments were unknown.
  • Governor Lee said he had been working with the administration on a strategic plan to combat crime in Memphis, stating "nothing is off the table.
Insights by Ground AI
Podcasts & Opinions

65 Articles

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 48% of the sources are Center
48% Center

Factuality 

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

The Commercial Appeal broke the news in Memphis, United States on Friday, September 12, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)
News
For You
Search
BlindspotLocal