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Memphis officials respond to Trump's plan to deploy National Guard

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Memphis lawmakers reacted to President Donald Trump's plan to deploy the National Guard to the city as part of his immigration and crime crackdown. "We shouldn't have to walk out the door feeling like we're in a militarized zone," Shelby County Democratic Party Chair Willie Simon told reporters.

Breakdown
  • President Trump announced plans to deploy the National Guard to Memphis to combat crime. 1s
  • The announcement has sparked controversy among city and county leaders. 5s
  • The Shelby County Democratic Party and Mayor Paul Young have publicly opposed the plan. 18s
  • Critics argue the move represents an overreach and could negatively impact the community. 1m 25s
  • President Trump also mentioned plans to address crime in other major cities. 1m 52s
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