Donald Trump has instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests in cities led by Democrats unless local authorities request federal help. The directive comes amid mounting criticism of the administration's immigration crackdown.
In a post on his social media platform, Trump wrote: “Under no circumstances are we going to participate in various poorly run Democrat Cities with regard to their Protests and/or Riots unless, and until, they ask us for help.” He did not specify how this order would affect operations by US Customs and Immigration Enforcement, DHS personnel, or other federal agencies.
Trump added: “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.” The announcement follows ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and Democratic-led cities over immigration enforcement and public order.
