President Trump made a notable stop at Graceland on Monday during his visit to Memphis, Tennessee, touring the iconic home of Elvis Presley while also spotlighting his administration’s public safety efforts in the city.
Speaking with reporters during the visit, Trump reflected on the cultural legacy of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
“They all say, ‘Did you know Elvis?’” Trump said. “So I knew Frank Sinatra, I knew most of them. Unfortunately, I never met Elvis, and that would have been one I would have liked a lot. But I do like his music.”
During the tour, Trump signed a replica of one of Presley’s guitars and shared that his favorite Elvis song is “Hurt.” The Presidential Medal of Freedom—awarded posthumously to Presley by Trump in 2018—was also on display.
The Graceland visit followed a Memphis Safe Task Force roundtable, where Trump emphasized what he described as major progress in reducing crime across the city.
Launched last September, the Memphis Safe Task Force was designed to mirror federal law enforcement initiatives previously implemented in Washington, D.C. According to the administration, the effort has led to more than 7,400 arrests, including individuals tied to violent crime, gang activity, and drug trafficking. Authorities have also seized over 1,200 illegal firearms and located 150 missing children.
Officials report significant year-over-year declines in crime:
- Overall crime down more than 43%
- Motor vehicle thefts down 67%
- Robberies down 51%
- Sexual assaults down 38%
- Homicides down 35%
- Burglaries down 32%
- Aggravated assaults down 31%
Memphis recorded fewer than 200 murders last year for the first time since 2019, with shootings also dropping sharply.
“These are not just statistics—they represent safer neighborhoods and lives saved,” Trump said, adding that Memphis is “safe again.”
