In a stunning turn of events, President Donald Trump has decided to hold off on deploying a massive federal law enforcement surge into San Francisco, giving the city’s new mayor a shot at cleaning up the mess in the city.
The move came after Trump spoke directly with Mayor Daniel Lurie, who convinced the president that San Francisco’s turnaround is already underway and that federal intervention might disrupt the momentum.
Just hours earlier, Trump had mobilized hundreds of federal agents to the Bay Area, ready to tackle the rampant crime, drug issues, and filth that have turned one of America’s iconic cities into a cautionary tale of failed policies, per Breitbart News.
Local leaders were on high alert, expecting massive protests that could grind the region to a halt, as tensions boiled over Trump’s plan to restore order.
While Mayor Lurie politely pushed back against the surge without resorting to cheap shots at the president, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom went full throttle, urging folks to hit the streets and labeling Trump a “dictator”.
But Trump, ever the dealmaker, listened to pleas from Lurie and others, leading him to announce the pause on his Truth Social platform.
Here’s what the president posted: “The Federal Government was preparing to ‘surge’ San Francisco, California, on Saturday, but friends of mine who live in the area called last night to ask me not to go forward with the surge in that the Mayor, Daniel Lurie, was making substantial progress. I spoke to Mayor Lurie last night and he asked, very nicely, that I give him a chance to see if he can turn it around. I told him I think he is making a mistake, because we can do it much faster, and remove the criminals that the Law does not permit him to remove. I told him, ‘It’s an easier process if we do it, faster, stronger, and safer but, let’s see how you do?’ The people of San Francisco have come together on fighting Crime, especially since we began to take charge of that very nasty subject. Great people like Jensen Huang, Marc Benioff, and others have called saying that the future of San Francisco is great. They want to give it a ‘shot.’ Therefore, we will not surge San Francisco on Saturday. Stay tuned!”
Trump highlighted how Lurie approached him with respect, speaking “very nicely” about the steps he’s taking to revive the city, even if the streets aren’t spotless yet.
Influential voices like tech giants Jensen Huang and Marc Benioff echoed Lurie’s optimism, insisting that San Francisco’s best days are ahead, fueled by a surging artificial intelligence industry that’s injecting new life into the economy.
Mayor Lurie didn’t waste time confirming the conversation, sharing his side of the story and praising Trump’s willingness to listen.
He said: “Late last night, I received a phone call from the President of the United States. I told him the same thing I told our residents: San Francisco is on the rise. Visitors are coming back, buildings are getting leased and purchased, and workers are coming back to the office.”
Lurie added: “We have work to do, and we would welcome continued partnerships with the FBI, DEA, ATF, and U.S. Attorney to get drugs and drug dealers off our streets, but having the military and militarized immigration enforcement in our city will hinder our recovery. We appreciate that the president understands that we are the global hub for technology, and when San Francisco is strong, our country is strong.”
To seal the deal, Lurie noted: “In that conversation, the president told me clearly that he was calling off any plans for a federal deployment in San Francisco. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem reaffirmed that direction in our conversation this morning.”
This episode showcases Trump’s pragmatic side—he’s tough on crime but open to giving local leaders a fair chance, especially when they’re not spewing the usual anti-Trump venom.
Lurie stepped into the mayor’s office just a year ago, vowing to yank San Francisco out of the nosedive it suffered under Newsom’s watch, when policies coddled criminals and ignored the hardworking folks.
For now, eyes are on San Francisco to see if Lurie’s promises translate into action, or if Trump’s surge will be back on the table sooner than later.
Do you think San Francisco can fix their crime problems without Trump’s help? As always, post your thoughts down below in the comments section!
