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National Guard to Memphis, Possible ANTIFA Terrorist Label, Streamers Call for Violence | Sept. 16, 2025

Sep 16, 2025
President Trump’s order to deploy the National Guard in Memphis raises eyebrows as he considers labeling ANTIFA a terrorist organization. Concerns about local crime and community unity emerge amid federal efforts to combat violence. The podcast delves into the chilling rhetoric from left-wing streamers, calling for violence in a politically charged atmosphere. The episode shines a light on the societal divisions fueled by political violence and urges a collective stand against it.
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INSIGHT

Federal Model Pitched As Crime Solution

  • The Trump administration frames the Memphis deployment as a replication of a rapid, large-scale crime-reduction model used in D.C. in 30 days.
  • Stephen Miller says federal force coordination aims to remove violent offenders, cartels, and domestic terrorists from city streets.
ANECDOTE

Governor Promises D.C.-Style Results

  • Tennessee Governor Bill Lee describes consulting with federal law-enforcement leaders and promising sustained crime reductions in Memphis.
  • He repeatedly compares upcoming results to the D.C. effort and predicts plummeting crime numbers within weeks.
ANECDOTE

Mayor Voices Concerns About Guard Arrival

  • Memphis Mayor Paul Young says he does not support the National Guard but will work with officials to manage their arrival.
  • He lists logistical questions about timing, numbers, uniforms, assignments, and geographic deployment to be resolved with state and federal partners.
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