Welcome back to Politics Nation. Yesterday, as the president appeared on Fox and Friends to talk about the 911 anniversary and the murder of Charlie Kirk, he also announced the latest target of his federal crackdown on crime. Take a listen.Maybe I'll be the first to say it right now. Again, we're going to Memphis. Memphis is that's the next city.deeply troubled and the mayor is happy. He's a Democrat mayor. The mayor is happy and the governor Tennessee, the governor is happy.Deeply troubled. We're going to ...

Crime & Public Safety Concerns - Memphis has experienced significant crime reduction in the last two years and aims to maintain this trend through investments in prevention, intervention, and law enforcement partnerships [2] - Community members express concerns and fear regarding the potential deployment of the National Guard in Memphis [11] - Shelby County Mayor views the presence of military personnel with weapons and armored vehicles as "anti-democratic" and "anti-American" [9] Government & Resource Allocation - The Mayor of Memphis seeks a partnership with the federal government for necessary resources, noting budget cuts [1] - The city aims to align the activities of the National Guard with community needs [3] - The Tennessee state government has been a partner with Memphis on several initiatives, including funding for violent crime intervention and support from the Tennessee Highway Patrol [7][8] National Guard Deployment & Potential Use - Memphis is exploring how the National Guard can support the city, including blight reduction and traffic coordination during major events [15] - The city faces a deficit of 300 to 500 police officers, and the National Guard could potentially assist in non-law enforcement capacities [15] - Discussions are ongoing to determine the National Guard's patrolling areas, attire, and work schedule [11]

Governance & Operations - The White House possesses significant authority to manage operations in Washington, D C [1] - There is a focus on reducing crime and ensuring the city operates effectively [1] - The administration is considering intervention to ensure flawless operation of the capital [2] - A positive relationship with the mayor is being assessed to determine its effectiveness [2] Crime Reduction - Expectation of crime reduction to a minimal level [2]