Following earlier federal initiatives aimed at restoring order in Washington, D.C., former President Donald Trump announced in early September the deployment of the National Guard to Memphis as part of a wider effort to address violent crime. The move coincided with the formation of a joint task force that brought together the FBI, ATF, and Department of Justice to coordinate a comprehensive citywide crackdown that began on September 29.According to a daily police report obtained by The Daily Caller, authorities have made 2,213 arrests under the ongoing operation. The effort has also led to the capture of 139 known gang members, the seizure of 379 firearms, and the recovery of 97 missing children.

Attorney General Pam Bondi praised the results, saying in a statement,

“The numbers clearly show that Memphis is safer thanks to President Trump’s federal surge.”
Officials say the operation reflects a growing focus on collaboration between federal and local law enforcement — an approach designed not only to curb crime but also to rebuild a sense of safety in communities long strained by violence.