Today, at the request of Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee, who's standing with us as you know, I'm signing a presidential memorandum to establish the Memphis Safe Task Force. The effort will include the National Guard as well as the FBI, ATF, DEA, ICE, Homeland Security Investigations, and the US Marshalss. And welcome back.That was President Trump yesterday speaking alongside Tennessee's Governor Bill Lee, a fellow Republican, announcing Memphis will be the next city in the president's crime crackdown. And j ...

Federal Intervention & Crime Reduction Strategies - The US President announced a federal crackdown on crime in Memphis, Tennessee, stating the city is "deeply troubled" [1][2] - Memphis Mayor Paul Young welcomes federal support aligning with existing strategies, focusing on FBI, DEA, and ATF partnerships [3][4][5] - The Mayor does not believe the National Guard is necessary for crime reduction, advocating for investments in crime prevention and intervention programs [5][6][9] - Discussions with the White House have centered on violent crime, not immigration, with the aim of ensuring community safety and focus on violent crime reduction [12][13] Resource Allocation & Support - Memphis seeks increased resources for programs addressing violence interruption, mental health, and trauma, citing a disparity in funding compared to Atlanta (Atlanta received $420 million from 2021 to 2024, while Memphis received $21 million) [14] Crime Trends & Necessity of Intervention - Despite having one of the highest murder rates, Memphis Police Department reported crime is at a 25-year low across major categories [7] - The necessity of federal intervention is questioned given the reported decrease in crime in Memphis [7] Potential Concerns & Community Impact - Concerns exist among residents regarding potential chaos similar to that seen in other cities where federal law enforcement has been deployed [11][12] - The Mayor emphasizes the importance of ensuring all residents feel safe and can contact the police without fear [12]

former ATF director under President Biden, Steve Delach, joins us now. Welcome. Uh, what do you see as important in the manhunt, the photos out, uh, the incredible interest and and national security imperative of finding this individual.And so, I think as time goes on, there's two things that are happening. First, as time goes on, there's more time for the the suspect uh to get further away from the scene, to hide better, to do all those things, right. But as time goes on, the other thing that's happening i ...

Community Safety & Violence Reduction - Chicago's mayor prioritizes community safety and aims to reduce violence through various initiatives [1] - The city has increased youth employment by over 50% [2] - Chicago is expanding mental and behavioral healthcare services and building more affordable housing [3] - The city's police department has a clearance rate of nearly 77% in bringing people to justice [4] - Over 170 guns, many with switches to convert them into machine guns, were recently taken off Chicago streets [5] Federal Government & Policy - The mayor criticizes the President for cutting over $800 million from violence prevention programs [4] - The President allegedly cut the ATF budget by nearly 30% [4][13] - The mayor accuses the President of declaring war on poor people [19] - The mayor believes the President's actions are a distraction from his failures [20] - The federal courts have affirmed the mayor's executive order, deeming the President's actions illegal and unconstitutional [9]

Immigration Enforcement & Legal Challenges - The Trump administration is planning to expand immigration enforcement operations, potentially involving federal troops in Democratic-run cities like Chicago [1] - A federal judge temporarily blocked the deportation of unaccompanied minors to Guatemala [1][2] - The administration faces legal challenges regarding expedited removal processes, potentially leading to Supreme Court involvement [36] Political Implications & Reactions - The administration's actions are perceived as a political strategy to put Democratic governors on the defensive ahead of the 2028 presidential election [10][11][12] - Illinois Governor JB Pritsker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson have criticized the potential deployment of federal troops, with Johnson signing an executive order to protect Chicagoans' rights [5][19] - Some Democrats suggest the administration is attempting to manufacture a crisis in Chicago [15] Crime & Public Safety - The administration cites crime statistics in Chicago as justification for increased federal involvement, despite overall violent crime reportedly decreasing by nearly 20% and shootings by almost 40% [9][23] - Chicago residents are divided on welcoming federal help, desiring crime reduction but preferring prevention efforts and community-based solutions [22][23][26] - Recent shootings in Chicago resulted in more than 50 shootings, killing seven people, including victims aged 14 and 17 [27] Immigration Policy & Practices - The administration's focus on mass deportations and targeting "the worst of the worst" is challenged by the practical difficulties and resource demands of pursuing actual criminals [30][31] - The administration attempted to expedite the deportation of children pursuing asylum claims, violating special protections for minors under US law [32][33] - The administration is accused of attacking the judge who blocked the deportation of children, claiming she is "kidnapping" them [34]

President Trump is continuing to threaten an expansion of his takeover of Democratic le cities beyond Washington DC. This morning going after crime in Chicago again on Truth Social saying people want him to intervene with a quote stay tuned. But another city in his sights as well is Baltimore, Maryland.A city that while it has the fourth highest crime rate in the country, has had success in combating that violence in recent years, including a drop in homicides this year, the lowest in 50 years. Maryland Gov ...

Legal Issues - Steve Farzam faces 28 charges in LA Superior Court [2] - Charges include discharging a laser at an aircraft, assaulting a firefighter, impersonating a fire officer, and trespassing on closed lands [2] Incident Details - A fire truck with burn damage was found at a Wilmington towyard [1] - The fire truck originated from a Palisad's home [1] - The resident of the Palisad's home, Steve Farzam, was taken into custody after search warrants were served [1] - Trespassing and impersonating a fire officer occurred 10 days into the Palisades incident [2]