Trump to Memphis: National Guard coming to restore safety
By Rachel Wolf | Fox News
Trump chooses Memphis, Tennessee, for next National Guard deployment
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." The Trump administration has recently clashed with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson over possible National Guard deployment to the Win...


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