Trump's Memphis crime claim meets local caution
TL;DR
President Trump credited federal agents and Tennessee National Guard personnel with driving a drop in Memphis crime, but local officials and residents say crime was already falling and warn that the crackdown may not yield lasting change or credit the effort beyond political messaging.
- Trump hails Memphis crime drop as a win. Locals see a more complex reality. The Washington Post
- With Trump visiting Memphis, where are his approval ratings at? See the polls The Commercial Appeal
- Memphis mayor says conflict kept him from attending Trump’s event WREG.com
- Sagging Trump, 79, Struggles to Stay Awake During Epic Suck-Up The Daily Beast
- Trump discusses Memphis Safe Task Force; Congressman asks for National Guard in Nashville WZTV
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