Trump: We’re Sending The National Guard To Memphis Next

Washington DC saw a murder rate of 27 murders per 100,000 residents last year, and Donald Trump’s recent crackdown has sent homicides, and all other forms of crime, plummeting. 

Now he’s turning his attention to an even more dangerous city: Memphis, which boasts a homicide rate of 41 per 100,000 people - or 41% higher. 

According to Fox News: 

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he would be deploying the National Guard to Memphis, Tenn., next as he continues his anti-crime initiative.  The president made the announcement during an appearance on "Fox & Friends," adding that the deployment would not be limited to the National Guard, and could include the Army if needed.

"Memphis is deeply troubled," Trump said. "We're gonna fix that just like we did Washington." Trump admitted that he would have "preferred going to Chicago." Clashes involving the Trump administration, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson are likely why the National Guard is not going to the Windy City next.

Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., who represents Memphis, expressed his support for the move in a statement to Fox: "I support President Trump’s decision to send the National Guard to Memphis. I thank the president for his commitment to curb violent crime. It is important for the long-term success in Memphis to have additional and permanent federal law enforcement officers and agents who can work in conjunction with state and local officials. I will continue to work with the White House to secure these important resources."