Memphis Mayor’s Admission: Trump’s National Guard Deployment Came Without Prior Notice

Did Memphis get sidelined in its own fight against crime? In a startling admission, Memphis Mayor Paul Young disclosed that it was President Donald Trump's public announcement—not careful planning or collaboration—that first confirmed the deployment of the National Guard to his city. This incident starkly exposes how Washington often sidelines local leaders, undermining effective law enforcement efforts and eroding trust. The mayor revealed on CNN that although Governor Bill Lee’s office mentioned the possibility earlier in the week, no firm details were ever shared with city officials. For a mayor grappling with a city still haunted by persistent gun violence...