Summary
President Donald Trump instructed the Department of Homeland Security not to get involved in protests in Democrat-led cities unless local officials request federal help. This decision comes after federal agents were heavily deployed to Minneapolis, where clashes occurred and two citizens were killed. Trump emphasized protecting federal buildings and agents while stating the need for cautious engagement in Democrat-run areas.
Key Facts
- President Trump ordered DHS to avoid protests in Democrat-run cities unless asked for help.
- The announcement follows the deployment of 3,000 agents in Minneapolis.
- Federal agents were linked to the deaths of two citizens in Minneapolis.
- Protests happened in Minneapolis against the federal presence.
- Local Minnesota officials are challenging the federal enforcement operations.
- A federal judge decided not to stop the operations while a lawsuit is ongoing.
- The Trump administration plans to shift from broad enforcement to targeted operations.
- Changes in leadership occurred with Tom Homan replacing Greg Bovino in Minneapolis DHS leadership.
