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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump Launches Federal Task Force to Tackle Crime in Memphis
Caption: Trump Launches Federal Task Force to Tackle Crime in Memphis. President Donald Trump has announced a new federal task force to crack down on crime in Memphis, Tennessee—his administration's second such operation after Washington, D.C. Joined by Republican Governor Bill Lee, Trump signed a memorandum in the Oval Office on Monday, saying Memphis is "overrun" with carjackings, robberies, and shootings. The task force will mirror the D.C. model, involving federal agencies such as the FBI, National Guard, ICE, ATF, and the Justice Department. Trump claims his earlier crackdown nearly eliminated crime in the capital and vowed similar results for Memphis, with Chicago and St. Louis also under consideration. Memphis Mayor Paul Young has opposed the move, noting crime rates are already falling and warning about the impact of deploying the National Guard. Still, Governor Lee and state Republicans back the plan, pointing to Memphis's high violent crime and homicide rates. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current affairs & Politics,Trump,Federal task force,Memphis,Crime crackdown,Bill Lee,National Guard,FBI,ICE,ATF,Justice Department,Carjackings,Robberies,Shootings,Paul Young,Chicago,St. Louis
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