Trump Cancels Federal Agent Deployment Plans in San Francisco Amidst City Opposition

President Donald Trump has decided to call off plans to deploy federal agents and National Guard troops to San Francisco after a discussion with Mayor Daniel Lurie. The mayor emphasized that while the city welcomes ongoing partnerships with federal agencies like the FBI, DEA, ATF, and U.S. Attorney to combat drug crime, militarized immigration enforcement would hinder San Francisco's recovery. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the cancellation, reinforcing the president's decision. Mayor Lurie highlighted that San Francisco is experiencing a positive resurgence with increasing visitors, leased buildings, and returning workers, and expressed gratitude for the unified local leadership focused on public safety. Despite some Customs and Border Protection agents arriving in the Bay Area, the broader federal deployment has been halted amid concerns that heightened federal presence could incite chaos and violence. This development reflects a rare stand-down by the Trump administration in its efforts to pressure Democrat-led cities on crime and immigration enforcement.