San Francisco leaders push back against Trump’s National Guard threat
October 21, 2025
President Trump keeps threatening to send National Guard troops to San Francisco, calling it crime-ridden and claiming residents want federal help. Local leaders disagree, noting crime is down. Mayor Daniel Lurie says the city is safe and doesn’t need troops. Trump cites crime as his reason, but San Francisco hasn’t seen the same federal immigration enforcement as other cities. Local officials and residents oppose the idea, fearing chaos and unrest. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration vows to fight in court any deployment. San Francisco continues to recover from the pandemic, showing signs of improvement.