Here’s what to know about President Donald Trump’s visit to Memphis

President Donald Trump is expected to land in Memphis on Monday to discuss the Memphis Safe Task Force.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — President Donald Trump will touch down in Memphis on Monday to highlight the efforts of the Memphis Safe Task Force. 

White House officials confirmed that the president would be visiting the city last week to discuss the federal task force. 

“Under President Trump’s leadership, federal and state officials are working together successfully to remove criminals from the streets and make Memphis safe again,” White House Regional Press Secretary Liz Houston stated. 

This is not Trump’s first visit to the Memphis area. In 2018, he gave a speech at a rally at the Landers Center in Southaven, Mississippi, to show support for Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith.

News of Trump’s visit has drawn mixed reactions from people across Shelby County and reignited debates about the Memphis Safe Task Force.  On Friday, Memphis Mayor Paul Young said that he will ensure that the Trump Administration “understands the resources Memphis needs to thrive long term.” 

“I will continue to advocate for Memphis and for every member of our community,” Young stated. 

ABC24 will provide updates on Trump’s visit throughout the day.

The Memphis Safe Task Force

The Memphis Safe Task Force began operations in late September 2025. The task force was created as a result of Trump’s “Restoring Law and Order in Memphis” memorandum and includes 13 federal agencies. 

Since operations began in September 2025, the task force has reported 7,342 arrests, including 44 homicide arrests, 94 arrests for sexual offenses, 812 drug-related arrests, and more than 6,000 arrests related to guns. According to the task force, 206 juveniles have been arrested. 

The Memphis Safe Task Force also reports that it has seized 1,208 illegal guns. 

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