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Memphis Chef Refuses Trump Troops; Task Force Kills Four

7/21/2026

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Miles Tamboli announced in July 2026 that his Memphis restaurant would not serve National Guard troops deployed by President Donald Trump.
Activist Hunter Demster launched a “buy-cott” of businesses refusing the task force, prompting Tamboli to report a full house despite threats and Google listing attacks.
Memphis Safe Task Force agents killed four people—Darrin Pigram, Jonah Neal, Tyrin Johnson and Alphonso Ivy—between 13 May and 8 July 2026.

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Miles Tamboli announced in July 2026 that his Memphis restaurant would not serve National Guard troops deployed by President Donald Trump.
Activist Hunter Demster launched a “buy-cott” of businesses refusing the task force, prompting Tamboli to report a full house despite threats and Google listing attacks.
Memphis Safe Task Force agents killed four people—Darrin Pigram, Jonah Neal, Tyrin Johnson and Alphonso Ivy—between 13 May and 8 July 2026.