Trump visits Memphis to tout crime-fighting efforts as Iran war lingers
By Bo Erickson
Published on March 23, 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to visit Memphis, Tennessee, to highlight his crime-fighting efforts ahead of the November midterm elections. The visit comes as the Iran war continues, four weeks into its start. Despite a surge in fuel prices, gas prices in Tennessee have risen by more than $1 per gallon. Overall crime is down by 43% compared to the previous year, according to local law enforcement data. The president hopes this will attract voters as he faces high-stakes military decisions and economic uncertainty.
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