trump Launches Crime Crackdown in Memphis, Following Chicago Setback
MEMPHIS, TN – President Donald Trump has authorized a federal task force to address crime in Memphis, Tennessee, joining Governor Bill Lee in announcing the initiative Monday. The move marks the latest effort by the Trump administration to intervene in cities facing high crime rates, following a similar operation in Washington D.C.
This action comes after the administration reportedly shelved plans for a crime-fighting task force in Chicago, encountering resistance from local and state officials. While trump asserts Memphis is “overrun” with crimes like carjackings, robberies, and shootings, Memphis Mayor Paul Young contends that crime rates are already declining without federal intervention.
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