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Trump to Promote Memphis Safe Task Force Amid Crime Drop
3/22/2026
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- U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Memphis on March 23 to promote the Memphis Safe Task Force.
- Since its launch, the Memphis Safe Task Force has resulted in over 7,000 arrests and firearms seizures.
- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee praised the initiative, citing crime rates at a 25-year low.
- The surge in arrests has strained the local justice system.
- The visit may cause temporary flight restrictions as security measures are coordinated.
