MEMPHIS, TN — President Donald Trump’s latest federal initiative to restore law and order is already reshaping one of America’s most troubled cities.
In early September, Trump announced the deployment of the National Guard to Memphis and launched a joint task force combining the FBI, ATF, DEA, and the Department of Justice to tackle violent crime head-on. The results, according to city data and federal reports, are nothing short of stunning.
As of this week, 2,213 arrests have been made — including 139 confirmed gang members. Authorities seized 379 firearms, recovered 97 missing children, and captured multiple suspects wanted for murder, rape, and aggravated assault.
Attorney General Pam Bondi praised the operation, saying, “The numbers clearly show that Memphis is safer thanks to President Trump’s federal surge. Tolerating crime is a choice — and this Department of Justice chooses law and order.”
Citywide statistics show a massive drop in violent crime since the crackdown began on September 29:
- Murders: down 52%
- Robberies: down 65%
- Aggravated assaults: down 47%
- Sexual assaults: down 55%
- Motor vehicle thefts: down 79%
Trump’s federal surge involves more than 1,600 federal agents from 31 agencies. An additional 158 National Guard members are expected to assist this week — reinforcing checkpoints, supporting logistics, and securing federal facilities across the city.
While the National Guard cannot directly enforce arrests, their presence has created a visible deterrent. “Memphis hasn’t felt this safe in years,” one resident told reporters. “You can finally walk downtown without looking over your shoulder.”
The White House says the success in Memphis could serve as a model for other high-crime cities across the country. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hinted that President Trump may soon invite Republican governors to join similar federal partnerships targeting violent crime.
For many Memphians, the message is clear: law and order is back.
Source: The Daily Caller, Memphis Police Department, U.S. Department of Justice