Donald Trump made a stop at Graceland during his visit to Memphis.
On Monday, March 23, Trump took part in the Memphis Safe Task Force Roundtable, highlighting progress made in the city after his administration intensified efforts to combat crime.
The initiative followed Trump’s statement in August 2025 that he was considering deploying the National Guard to Memphis, similar to actions taken in Los Angeles, Washington, and Minneapolis.
Although a court blocked the deployment in November 2025, the Safe Task Force had already been established, bringing together 22 local and federal law enforcement agencies.
Touting that the nation’s former “murder capital” had seen a 76% drop in murders, Trump added, “In total, we’ve arrested 7,000 criminals, seized more than 1,100 illegal guns, taken more than 1,000 pounds of illicit narcotics, and rescued more than 150 missing children, making their parents beyond happy.”
He added, “You have now developed a reputation as city that’s coming back, stronger than any city in the country.”
However, Memphis is not just known for its past crime situation, as it’s also where one of the most iconic homes in the United States is located: Elvis Presley’s mansion, Graceland.
While participating in the Memphis Safe Task Force Roundtable, Trump said, “You know, I’m going to see Graceland after this, I think? Is that right? I love Elvis.”
Continuing, he stated, “I never met Elvis … I’ve met ’em all. I met Sinatra, I knew all of them. I never met Elvis. Sometimes, I feel I should tell a little fib, say, ‘I knew him well.’”
Sure enough, after his meeting with the roundtable, Trump arrived at Graceland.
Watch Trump Tour Graceland
Led by Graceland archivist Angie Marchese, President Trump participated in a tour of Graceland.
There, he learned about Elvis in the home the “King of Rock and Roll” purchased in 1957.
While on a tour of the property, he was shown the outfit that Elvis wore at the end of his 1968 Comeback Special, during which he sang “If I Can Dream,” which was written as a tribute to the late Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, who was assassinated earlier that year.
Of course, RFK’s son, HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is part of the Trump administration.
“All my life, I’ve heard about Graceland,” Trump told the press. “I’ve watched Elvis … For some reason, I didn’t know him … He was a very special guy.”
Trump added, “He’s the most famous person on the planet. Let’s see, who else would be more famous than Elvis? Nobody that I can think of.”
As the tour ended, Marchese asked Trump if he would sign a replica of the guitar Elvis used for his 1973 “Aloha From Hawaii” concert. The president gladly agreed.
Watch his full visit to Graceland, here:
See Trump’s early remarks on the tour, here:
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Further, the full Memphis Safe Task Force Roundtable may also be viewed, here:
