Summary
Memphis Mayor Paul Young disagreed with President Trump's statement that he welcomed the National Guard to the city, clarifying he was not happy about it. The mayor found out about the deployment on television, not through prior discussions with state officials. Mayor Young aims to communicate with federal agencies to ensure that any deployment does not harm the community.
Key Facts
- Memphis Mayor Paul Young expressed his disagreement with President Trump's claim that he supported deploying the National Guard to Memphis.
- Young heard about the National Guard deployment when Trump announced it on television.
- The mayor had prior talks with Governor Bill Lee’s office regarding possible troop deployment in Memphis.
- Young seeks to involve federal agencies like the FBI and the DEA to support law enforcement effectively.
- Discussions are planned to decide on the National Guard's role and presence in Memphis.
- Trump mentioned sending federal resources to cities, including Memphis, on TV, implying some local leaders supported these actions.
- While Memphis has a high violent crime rate, recent police reports show a decrease in major crimes this year.
