Trump visits Memphis to tout Safe Task Force success
PUBLISHED Mar 22, 2026, 11:51 PM ET
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Memphis: President Donald Trump visited the Tennessee Air National Guard Base Monday to participate in a roundtable about the Memphis Safe Task Force and its operations, with the White House scheduling the event and local officials providing logistics and flight-impact guidance. Officials and administration aides released enforcement tallies this week, citing thousands of arrests, weapons and drug seizures, National Guard deployments, and rally activity; local protesters and advocacy groups held counter-demonstrations and said they will press for independent data and community-based solutions.
By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Fall 2023/October: Memphis Safe Task Force launched coordinating federal and local agencies.
- Late 2023–early 2024: Joint operations and deployments including National Guard personnel were reported.
- Six-month mark: Administration publicized enforcement totals including arrests and seizures.
- March 21–23, 2026: Administration held a roundtable and President Trump visited Memphis.
- Following visit: Pro-Trump rallies and protests occurred; officials announced benefits for deployed Guard members.
News Intelligence
- The Memphis Safe Task Force affects your safety and community. It's a joint effort between federal and local agencies, targeting crime and drug issues. If you live in Memphis, you might see more law enforcement activity. Check local news for updates on protests and rallies.
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Local and federal law enforcement agencies received increased resources, visibility, and credit for arrests, seizures, and reported crime reductions during the Memphis Safe Task Force operations.
Residents in predominantly Black and brown neighborhoods and civil liberties groups reported increased stops, protests, and concerns about disproportionate enforcement and lack of permanent community-based solutions.
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