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Trump Says Feds Will Only Act in Democrat-Led Cities If Asked
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the federal government will not step into protests or civil unrest in cities run by Democrats unless state or local officials formally ask for assistance.
Writing on his social media platform, Trump said he instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to make sure federal personnel are not deployed to handle demonstrations or riots “unless, and until, they ask us for help.”
At the same time, he stressed that federal property would be firmly defended, saying, “We will, however, guard, and very powerfully so, any and all Federal Buildings that are being attacked by these highly paid Lunatics, Agitators, and Insurrectionists.”
Trump said agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement and border patrol units would be used in an “extremely powerful and tough” manner to secure federal buildings, courthouses, and other government facilities, adding that the military could also be involved if necessary.
Referring to a recent anti-ICE demonstration in Eugene, Oregon, Trump said protesters forced their way into a federal building and caused damage. He accused local law enforcement of failing to respond adequately and warned that such situations would no longer be accepted.
According to Trump, maintaining order and protecting local property is primarily the responsibility of state and city authorities, with federal forces serving only as a “backup” when invited to assist. He said any request for help would trigger an “immediate” response from the federal government.
The president also pointed to the federal handling of unrest in Los Angeles toward the end of former President Joe Biden’s term, saying local officials later admitted they could not have managed the situation without outside support.
Trump portrayed this approach as consistent with promises he made during his campaign on border control, national security, and law enforcement.
Tensions across the United States have been rising as the administration continues to push aggressive immigration enforcement and deportation measures, developments that have fueled nationwide protests in recent days, particularly following the fatal shooting of two Americans by federal agents over the past month.
Writing on his social media platform, Trump said he instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to make sure federal personnel are not deployed to handle demonstrations or riots “unless, and until, they ask us for help.”
At the same time, he stressed that federal property would be firmly defended, saying, “We will, however, guard, and very powerfully so, any and all Federal Buildings that are being attacked by these highly paid Lunatics, Agitators, and Insurrectionists.”
Trump said agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement and border patrol units would be used in an “extremely powerful and tough” manner to secure federal buildings, courthouses, and other government facilities, adding that the military could also be involved if necessary.
Referring to a recent anti-ICE demonstration in Eugene, Oregon, Trump said protesters forced their way into a federal building and caused damage. He accused local law enforcement of failing to respond adequately and warned that such situations would no longer be accepted.
According to Trump, maintaining order and protecting local property is primarily the responsibility of state and city authorities, with federal forces serving only as a “backup” when invited to assist. He said any request for help would trigger an “immediate” response from the federal government.
The president also pointed to the federal handling of unrest in Los Angeles toward the end of former President Joe Biden’s term, saying local officials later admitted they could not have managed the situation without outside support.
Trump portrayed this approach as consistent with promises he made during his campaign on border control, national security, and law enforcement.
Tensions across the United States have been rising as the administration continues to push aggressive immigration enforcement and deportation measures, developments that have fueled nationwide protests in recent days, particularly following the fatal shooting of two Americans by federal agents over the past month.
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