Trump says federal deployment to San Francisco called off after conversation with Mayor Daniel Lurie
After a discussion with Mayor Daniel Lurie, President Trump announced on Thursday that he had cancelled a plan for federal agents to be deployed to San Francisco.
In an statement on Truth Social Mr. Trump stated that prominent tech company heads had also contacted and urged him to not go ahead with a “surge” planned for Saturday. They said the city was “substantial advances.”
“I spoke with Mayor Lurie yesterday night, and he asked very nicely that I give him the chance to see if it can be turned around,” said the president.
“Great people such as Jensen Huang and Marc Benioff have called to say that the future of San Francisco will be great. They are willing to give it “a shot.” We will not rush San Francisco this Saturday. Stay tuned!” Trump concluded by mentioning Huang, CEO of Nvidia, and Benioff CEO and cofounder of Salesforce.
CBS News was also informed by two Department of Homeland Security officials on Thursday afternoon that Border Patrol operations in San Francisco have been cancelled.
Lurie stated in a separate statement on Thursday , that he received a phone call late Wednesday night from the President.
“I told him what I told my residents: San Francisco’s on the rise. Lurie stated that visitors are returning, buildings are being leased or purchased, and employees are returning to work. “During that conversation, the President told me that he would cancel any plans of a federal deployment to San Francisco. In our conversation this morning, Secretary of Homeland security Kristi Noem reiterated that direction.
The mayor said, “I am deeply grateful to all San Franciscans for coming together in the past few days. Our city leaders are united in their goal to ensure public safety. Our values were on full display – this is the best of our City.”
Lurie, at a press conference held Thursday afternoon, noted that crime statistics recently released showed a significant decline.
San Francisco has seen a crime drop of nearly 30% in the city. Violent crime has fallen to its lowest level since the 1950s. “Car break-ins have reached a 22-year-low and homicides will soon reach a 70-year-low,” said the mayor. “Our new strategy is working.”
Lurie revealed that, along with Noem on Thursday, he also spoke to Attorney General Pam Bondi and received assurances about tackling the fentanyl problem.
Lurie said, “She reiterated her willingness to local law enforcement to fight fentanyl ad hold drug traffickers accountable.”
Benioff caused controversy in an interview earlier this month with the New York Times when he urged Trump to deploy National Guard troops to the city for public safety. These comments were made before the annual Dreamforce convention of the company in San Francisco.
Benioff has apologized for making his comments after he was criticized by city officials.
Gov. Gavin Newsom expressed his support for Donald Trump’s change of plans at the last minute.
Newsom, the former mayor of San Francisco, said that Trump has finally listened to reason and understood what we’ve been saying since the beginning. “The Bay Area is an example of why California is so special. Any attempt to undermine our progress will damage the work that we have done.”
In her statement, Nancy Pelosi, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, praised Mayor Bloomberg.
Pelosi stated that “Mayor Daniel Lurie’s leadership has been exceptional in his unwavering commitment to the well-being and safety of San Franciscans.” “He has stressed that local priorities must drive public safety, while respecting our values and community.”
The announcement was made on the day Border Patrol agents are expected to arrive in Alameda, as part of the Trump administration’s national immigration crackdown.
In Oakland, community and political leaders gathered in front of the Oakland City Hall, to protest the arrival Border Patrol agents. They urged citizens to stay calm, despite what Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee described as the federal government’s “escalated language and enforcement posture” throughout the Bay Area.
Lee stated that “these federal actions do not concern public safety.” Lee said, “These are political stunts intended to divide and intimidate. Oakland will not be intimidated. “We will remain calm and focused, united.”
Lee stated that although Trump cancelled a planned immigration enforcement blitz in San Francisco she does not know what plans the administration has for Oakland and other nearby cities.
Lee stated that he had not received any communication regarding federal operations in Oakland from the White House, the Department of Homeland Security or the Governor’s Office. However, he was in contact with our federal delegation and the Governor’s Office.
She continued, “We are aware that border patrol agents will be stationed at Coast Guard Island. But let me make it clear, we, as a city, are prepared.” We will inform our residents if any changes are confirmed. We will continue to welcome immigrants.
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