Trump pledges federal restraint in city protests unless local leaders request help
TL;DR
President Trump said he directed Homeland Security to refrain from intervening in protests in Democratic-led cities unless local officials request assistance, while vowing to protect federal buildings and warning of consequences for attacks on officers. Federal involvement would act as a backstop only when asked, a stance amid ongoing demonstrations and a disputed Oregon incident.
- Trump says federal government won’t step into protests in Democratic-led cities ‘until they ask us for help’ CNN
- Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Trump says federal law enforcement won't respond to protests in 'Democrat Cities' until they 'ask for help' NBC News
- Trump vows not to help blue cities with riots, instructs ICE and Border Patrol to protect federal property Fox News
- Trump says no federal intervention in Eugene riot unless local leaders ask for help KATU
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