Summary
President Donald Trump decided not to deploy U.S. military troops to San Francisco after initially planning to do so. This decision came after discussions with tech industry leaders and San Francisco's mayor. The mayor of San Francisco and California's governor oppose such military actions, citing legal and human rights concerns.
Key Facts
- President Trump initially planned to send military troops to San Francisco.
- Trump changed his mind after talking with tech leaders and the city's mayor.
- Tech leaders Jensen Huang and Marc Benioff influenced Trump's decision.
- San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie requested a chance to handle the situation locally.
- There are concerns that military deployment without state consent might breach the law.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom warned such actions violate state rights and may lead to lawsuits.
- The Posse Comitatus Act prevents federal troops from acting as law enforcement without state approval.
- Protests and legal actions have previously occurred due to military deployments in cities.
