DHS Backs National Guard In Memphis, Citing ICE Agent Attack; Mayor Pushes Back

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin defended President Trump’s National Guard deployment to Memphis during a Fox News Live interview, framing it as support for local policing amid a crime initiative. She referenced a recent violent attack on an ICE agent as context, while Memphis’ mayor voiced opposition and oversight concerns. The exchange underscores rising friction between federal enforcement posture and city leadership.