Memphis Resident Photo Bombs CNN Live Shot as Trump Admin Cleans Up the Blue City [WATCH]

A CNN live report from Memphis this week was interrupted when a resident carrying a sign critical of Democrats and supportive of President Donald Trump repeatedly entered the camera shot.

The moment occurred during coverage of Trump’s deployment of National Guard units to assist local law enforcement in the city.

The sign carried by the individual read “Democrats Destroyed Memphis” on one side and “Thank you, President Trump” on the other.

As the CNN correspondent delivered his report, the individual moved behind him multiple times to ensure the message was visible on camera.

During the broadcast, the reporter detailed the federal law enforcement efforts underway.

“More than 50 arrests were made just last night,” he said, adding, “Twenty guns have been taken off the street in the last 24 hours.”

Eventually, the reporter acknowledged the presence of the sign carrier.

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“You see people like this guy, behind me with the sign,” he said.

“He has it on both sides… He’s hoping that this action by Trump will help make the city safer.”

🚨 JUST IN: A patriot in Memphis just PHOTOBOMBED CNN with a sign saying “Democrats Destroyed Memphis,” as the National Guard begins arriving

The back of the sign says “Thank you, President Trump.”

This man just singlehandedly DESTROYED the BS narrative CNN was pushing

The… pic.twitter.com/vHpct7fIKb

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) October 1, 2025

The network then aired a clip of a local resident voicing support for the federal action, saying that increased law enforcement was welcome in the neighborhood.

Earlier in the day, Attorney General Pam Bondi highlighted the progress made by the Memphis Safe Task Force, a joint effort involving multiple federal agencies.

“In just 48 hours, our Memphis Safe Task Force has made 53 arrests and seized 20 illegal firearms,” Bondi said in a post on X.

“Yesterday, a missing juvenile was located and three firearms were recovered at the home of a murder suspect. At @POTUS direction, we are making America safe again!”

In just 48 hours, our Memphis Safe Task Force has made 53 arrests and seized 20 illegal firearms.

Yesterday, a missing juvenile was located and three firearms were recovered at the home of a murder suspect.

At @POTUS direction, we are making America safe again! 🇺🇸

— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) October 1, 2025

Later Wednesday, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited Memphis to meet with law enforcement and National Guard personnel involved in the operation.

In his remarks, Hegseth emphasized federal support for local officers. “I just cannot thank you enough for what you do, what you do in difficult places, in dark places, in dangerous places where politicians spend a lot of time second-guessing you,” he said.

“Second-guessing the impossible decisions you have to make that they will never understand,” he continued.

“We’re not here to second-guess you; we’re here to have your back. To unleash you to do your job so you come home safely.”

Hegseth also said that federal authorities would continue to provide direct support.

“Our department is here to enable you, law enforcement, to do your job,” he said.

“To help protect your facilities, help protect your people, so… that your hands can be untied to secure your city. The Tennessee National Guard is going to be right here having your back.”

“I just cannot thank you enough for what you do…in difficult places, in dark places, in dangerous places where politicians spend a lot of time second-guessing you…We’re not here to second-guess you; we’re here to have your back.” – @SecWar to local law enforcement in Memphis. pic.twitter.com/8VLtm7hR1u

— Real America’s Voice (RAV) (@RealAmVoice) October 1, 2025

The action in Memphis follows a broader federal strategy initiated by President Trump, who recently directed the federalization of law enforcement in Washington, D.C.

That operation was credited with significantly reducing violent crime in the capital.

The deployment of federal resources in Memphis reflects the administration’s continued effort to assist cities grappling with high levels of violence.

With hundreds of federal agents and National Guard troops now coordinating with local law enforcement, officials say they are focused on reducing crime and restoring security across the city.