And we have them working hand in hand with with the National Guard. Last night we deputized 219 members of the National Guard to be special U.S. marshals. And we're going to keep fighting. Here's why. In 2024, Memphis had the highest violent crime rate in the entire country. That's outrageous. And so many businesses are pouring into Memphis, so many great AI companies, tech companies, and we want to make Memphis safe for them. The mayor wants to make it safe. (06:57–07:04)
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