President Trump is escalating his use of the National Guard to crack down on crime in major cities. He appeared to shelve plans to send troops to Chicago, but said he will send them to Memphis instead.
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- President Trump announced plans to send the National Guard to Memphis to address crime. 8s
- The deployment may resemble the recent operation in Washington, D.C., involving over 2,000 National Guard troops. 18s
- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee confirmed ongoing coordination with the White House on the operation. 35s
- Memphis Mayor Paul Young opposed the deployment, noting he cannot prevent it. 1m 12s
- The Memphis Police Department recently reported crime at a 25-year low. 1m 24s