President Trump’s ‘Memphis Safe Task Force’ Delivers Crushing Blow to Crime

Today, President Donald J. Trump travels to Memphis to highlight the remarkable progress in restoring safety to a city long ranked among the nation’s most dangerous. Under President Trump’s leadership, the Memphis Safe Task Force — a decisive, aggressive federal intervention involving the National Guard and a host of federal agencies — has crushed violent crime where the policies of Democrats had failed.

The results are undeniable — proof that strong leadership, tough enforcement, and zero tolerance for criminals deliver real public safety and transform communities.

Since operations began, the Memphis Safe Task Force has driven a massive drop in crime:

• More than 7,400 arrests, including hundreds tied to homicides, sexual offenses, gang violence, and drug trafficking.
• 1,219 illegal firearms seized, getting deadly weapons off the streets and out of the hands of thugs who have terrorized the community.
• 150 missing children safely located, bringing families back together and rescuing the most vulnerable.

Crime statistics tell the story of clear success:

• Overall crime in Memphis is down more than 43% compared to the same period last year — a dramatic drop from the bloodshed ushered in by the failed policies of the past.
  • Motor vehicle thefts are down 67%.
  • Robberies are down 51%.
  • Sexual assaults are down 38%.
  • Homicides are down 35%.
  • Burglaries are down 32%.
  • Aggravated assaults are down 31%.
• Last year, the city recorded fewer than 200 murders for the first time since 2019, with shootings dropping nearly 40% from the previous year.

These are not just minor improvements; these are lives saved, families protected, and communities reclaimed from the grip of violence. While Democrats offered excuses, President Trump offered action — and Memphis is safer today because of it.

Law-abiding citizens deserve safety. Under President Trump, they are finally getting it.