Trump says feds won’t intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By WILL WEISSERTFebruary 1, 2026 at 03:23 AM

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President Trump announced that federal intervention in protests in Democratic-led cities will only occur if local authorities request assistance. This directive to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem comes amid growing criticism of the administration's immigration enforcement tactics. Trump stated that federal resources will be used to protect federal buildings from attacks, and he directed ICE and Border Patrol to be forceful in this protection. The administration has previously deployed federal resources to cities like Washington, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland. This announcement follows legal challenges from Minnesota officials regarding a federal immigration enforcement surge in the Twin Cities, where recent fatal shootings by federal officers have sparked widespread protests.

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Portland, Oregon 40% Los Angeles 40% Chicago 40% Minneapolis ×250% Washington, D.C. ×250% National Guard 50% Minnesota ×250% Keith Ellison 50% United States Customs and Immigration Enforcement 60% Kristi Noem ×270% United States Department of Homeland Security ×270% Donald Trump ×390%

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