Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis, calling it a ‘replica’ of his crackdown on Washington Politics Sep 15, 2025 5:27 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday signed an order sending the National Guard into Memphis to combat crime, constituting his latest test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in American cities.

Trump made the announcement with Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee visiting the Oval Office, calling what’s coming a “replica of our extraordinarily successful efforts” in Washington.

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