Summary
President Trump has announced plans to increase federal law enforcement in Memphis, Tennessee, to tackle what he describes as high crime rates and illegal immigration. This move is part of a broader initiative to intensify federal intervention in U.S. cities facing similar issues.
Key Facts
- President Trump is focusing on Memphis for new federal crime-fighting efforts.
- He claims crime and illegal immigration are significant problems in the city.
- Trump compares this action to previous federal intervention in Washington, D.C.
- The Home Rule Act allows Trump to control D.C.'s National Guard, but his power is limited in other cities.
- State governors, like Tennessee's Bill Lee, control National Guard deployment in their states.
- Governor Bill Lee, a Republican, supports Trump's decision to focus on Memphis.