Daijiworld Media Network – San Francisco

San Francisco, Oct 16: Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested that San Francisco could be the next city to receive federal troops, echoing prior deployments in Portland, Chicago, Washington DC, and Los Angeles. Speaking at the White House to FBI Director Kash Patel, Trump claimed that San Francisco had become unsafe and said he would “strongly recommend” federal intervention, citing crime concerns.

City and state officials have strongly opposed the move, calling it unnecessary and unwelcome. State Senator Scott Wiener said the city “neither needs nor wants Trump’s personal army on our streets,” while Public Defender Mano Raju condemned any attempt to use armed forces against civilians.

Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted that overall violent crime in major California cities fell 12.5% in 2025, with San Francisco seeing a 22% drop, including a 45% decrease in homicides and 40% decline in robberies since 2019. He also noted that state-supported “crime suppression teams” are already assisting local law enforcement.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and District Attorney Brooke Jenkins emphasized that local authorities have the city “under control” and only seek federal help when necessary. Advocates for immigrant rights warned that a troop deployment could create fear among residents, particularly undocumented immigrants, and urged preparedness through “know your rights” programs.

Trump’s threat comes amid political tensions, with prior federal troop deployments criticized for aggressive enforcement tactics, including immigration raids, despite no official requests from local leaders. As the city braces for potential escalation, officials stressed the importance of local control, community trust, and measured responses to public safety.