President Donald Trump and administration officials attend a roundtable on public safety at the Memphis Air National Guard Base in Memphis, Tenn., on March 23, 2026. Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times
MEMPHIS, Tenn.—President Donald Trump on March 23 informed National Guard members deployed to combat violent crime in Memphis, New Orleans, and Washington, as well as along the U.S. border, that they will receive the same benefits as active duty personnel.
Trump said the perks were awarded because they “deserve it.”
Travis Gillmore is a White House reporter for The Epoch Times. He previously covered the California legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom. Contact him at [email protected]
