Trump news at a glance: president orders homeland security to avoid protests in Democratic-led cities
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Donald Trump has directed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests in Democrat-led cities unless local authorities request federal assistance.
- Trump emphasized on social media that federal involvement in protests or riots will only occur upon invitation from local officials.
- He did not specify how this directive would impact operations by US Customs and Immigration Enforcement or other federal agencies.
- Trump stated that federal buildings under attack will be strongly protected by federal forces.
