Summary
President Trump signed an order to send the National Guard to Memphis as part of a crime-fighting effort. He suggested that Chicago might be the next city to receive similar attention. This decision faced opposition from some local leaders.
Key Facts
- President Trump ordered the National Guard to be sent to Memphis.
- The order is part of a plan called the Memphis Safe Task Force.
- The initiative is similar to a previous effort in Washington, D.C.
- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee requested the National Guard's deployment.
- Mayor of Memphis, Paul Young, opposes the move.
- Trump also mentioned Chicago as a possible next target for this strategy.
- Other possible future targets include St. Louis and New Orleans.
- Various federal law enforcement agencies will be involved in Memphis.
