Trump says he's sending the National Guard into Memphis to 'fix' crime like D.C.
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NBC News•Sep 12•Politics
📰 Article Summary
In a recent development, the suspect involved in the killing of Charlie Kirk has been identified as a 22-year-old from Utah. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy federal law enforcement and the National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee, to address the city’s crime problem, emphasizing the need for intervention similar to past actions he took in Washington, D.C. Trump expressed a preference to focus on crime rates in Chicago but decided on Memphis after discussions with a FedEx board member. The Memphis mayor's office has yet to respond to inquiries regarding Trump's plans.
📌 Key Facts
- Suspect Identification: The individual suspected of killing Charlie Kirk is a 22-year-old from Utah, according to sources. This identification marks a significant step in the ongoing investigation into the incident.
- Trump's Intervention Plans: President Donald Trump plans to send federal law enforcement and the National Guard to Memphis to combat rising crime. This decision reflects his approach to tackling crime in urban areas.
- Focus on Memphis: Trump announced his decision to focus on Memphis following discussions regarding its high crime rates. He indicated that both the mayor and governor of Tennessee support this intervention.
- Chicago Criticism: While discussing his plans, Trump criticized Democratic officials in Chicago for their opposition to federal intervention in crime issues, expressing a preference for concentrating on Chicago over Memphis.
- Pending Response from Local Government: As of now, Memphis Mayor Paul Young's office has not responded to NBC News about the implications of Trump's planned deployment. The local government's reaction may influence the implementation of these initiatives.
📂 Article Classification
Topic Tags: Crime
📍 Location
Memphis, Tennessee United States
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