Trump touts Memphis law enforcement surge in Tennessee rally meant to shore up midterm support

By: J. Holly McCall

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: October 11, 2026

Words: 671

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — The rainy remnants of Hurricane Isaias didn’t deter Tennessee Republicans from turning out Saturday to hear President Donald Trump decry state Democrats as “communists” and “socialists,” and praise Tennessee’s federal delegation and the success of the Memphis Safe Task Force.

“I got a call from your governor, I got a call from the mayor of Memphis, they said ‘We need your help, it’s out of control,’” Trump said.

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