President Trump Addresses Protests, Prioritizes Federal Property Protection
Washington D.C. – President Trump has announced a new approach to protests and potential unrest in cities, emphasizing the protection of federal property. In a statement released Saturday, the President indicated he has instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protest situations occurring in cities run by Democrat leaders unless local authorities specifically request federal assistance.
President Trump stated that the federal government would not be involved in managing protests or riots in these cities “unless, and until, they ask us for help.” However, he made it clear that the federal government would strongly defend federal buildings from acts of violence and destruction.
The President also noted that he directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol to be “very forceful” in protecting federal government property.
This announcement comes after the Trump administration has previously deployed the National Guard or federal law enforcement in several cities with Democrat leadership, including Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland, Oregon. These deployments have faced increasing opposition, particularly in the Twin Cities region of Minnesota, where local officials have challenged recent federal immigration enforcement actions.
In Minnesota, Attorney General Keith Ellison and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul have questioned the legality of the federal government’s immigration enforcement surge, arguing that it may violate constitutional protections. While a federal judge has allowed enforcement operations to continue as the lawsuit proceeds, the debate highlights the tension between federal authority and local governance.
The administration’s focus remains on upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety and security of federal assets across the nation.
