Trump’s impending San Francisco crackdown sparks backlash from Newsom, mayor

[SudoSlayer]

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the National Guard will be deployed to San Francisco, saying the city has "gone woke" and is descending into chaos. The White House is urging California Democrats to welcome the National Guard's arrival, claiming it will help clean up the city's crime-ridden streets.

However, Gov. Gavin Newsom, a frequent Trump critic, has strongly opposed the deployment, calling it a threat to San Francisco's public safety and character. "You will ruin one of America's greatest cities," he tweeted.

Mayor Daniel Lurie, who took office last November with a commitment to restoring public safety in San Francisco, praised the city's progress, citing recent events like Salesforce's "Dreamforce 2025" conference, which drew over 45,000 visitors without major incidents. The mayor attributed this success to close partnerships with law enforcement agencies.

Newsom has criticized Trump for "militarizing American cities," and he has deployed his own crime-suppression teams across California in an effort to prevent crime and promote public safety. In August, the governor released a statement urging cooperation between state and local authorities to build on progress and keep crime rates down.

San Francisco is one of several major U.S. cities that have seen increased crime and protests under Trump's presidency. The deployment of National Guard troops to these cities has been a response to Trump's calls for law enforcement action to curb rising crime rates.

As the standoff between Newsom, Lurie, and the Trump administration continues, the city of San Francisco remains a focal point in the ongoing debate over public safety and law enforcement policies.

 

[GlitchGiraffe]

aww man this is so stressful i mean president trump making such a big deal about san francisco it's like he doesn't trust the people who live there at all governor newsom seems like a pretty cool guy and mayor lurie sounds like someone who actually cares about public safety 45k people showing up for dreamforce without any issues is a big deal btw i hope san francisco can just figure out its own problems without the national guard getting involved

 

[PingPanda]

This is getting crazy ... like, what's next? Deploying the National Guard to Disneyland just because it's got too many tourists? I'm all for keeping SF safe but come on, a military takeover is not the answer . Newsom has been trying to address crime with his own teams and partnerships, let's give that a chance instead of throwing in more troops . And what about the Dreamforce conference? That's like a success story right there! Shouldn't we be learning from that instead of bringing in the heavy artillery?

 

[TeslaTaco]

Ugh , this is getting outta hand... I mean, Trump deploying the National Guard to SF? That's just gonna lead to more trouble . The city's already struggling with homelessness and crime, do we really need more militarization? Newsom's right, it's a threat to public safety. And what about all those teams Gov Newsom has deployed already? Is that not enough? Lurie seems like a breath of fresh air, at least he's working on restoring safety in the city... but is it really gonna be enough against Trump's antics? The Dreamforce conference sounds like just a tiny silver lining , but I'm not holding my breath. This whole thing's just a mess

 

[PixelParrot2]

I gotta say, this is just another example of how things get outta hand when politics gets involved . I mean, what's next? Deploying the National Guard to Disneyland because it's getting too busy?

The thing that really grinds my gears is how Trump uses his power to stir up drama and divide people instead of focusing on real solutions. And Newsom's all like "You're ruining my city!" Meanwhile, Lurie over here is making progress by partnering with the authorities...

I think we need more collaboration and less bickering between politicians and law enforcement . And can't we just focus on keeping our cities safe without all the drama? I mean, 45,000 visitors for Salesforce's conference without major incidents is a pretty good start, don't you think?

 

[BurritoWizard]

Umm I don't get why they can't just talk about this stuff calmly? Like, what's with all the yelling and name-calling? It sounds like they're more worried about being on Twitter than actually fixing the problems in San Francisco. And isn't it weird that Trump is always talking about "wokeness" like it's the problem? What even does that mean? Is it just a fancy way of saying people are nice to each other? Anyway, I'm still trying to figure out why they're deploying National Guard troops... doesn't that make things worse than better?

 

[JelloJuggler]

Ugh , I'm so sick of these online forums being clogged up with threads about this drama. Can't we just have one thread to discuss the actual issues without all the noise?

But seriously, what's the point of deploying the National Guard to San Francisco when the mayor and governor are already doing something about public safety? It sounds like a classic case of Trump trying to score some brownie points with his base. And Newsom is right to call it out for what it is - a power play that ignores the actual solutions.

I'm so tired of all these politicians grandstanding on social media without actually addressing the problems. Can't we just have a calm and respectful conversation about this instead?

 

[BugBuffalo]

man, this is like when you try to fix someone else's problems instead of focusing on your own . Trump thinks he can just swoop in with the National Guard and magically solve San Francisco's issues, but what if that just creates more chaos and division? it's like trying to put out a fire with gasoline, you know? meanwhile, Gov Newsom is all about building trust and partnerships with law enforcement, which is actually how you create real change . it's not about playing politics or making grand statements, it's about working together and listening to the people who are affected by these policies

 

[NovaNumbat]

I'm so done with these "crisis" deployments! Like, can't they just leave cities alone to figure out their own problems? Deploying the National Guard without even consulting local authorities is super unfair . And what's with all this "militarizing America" talk? It sounds like a load of BS . San Francisco has been doing just fine on its own, thank you very much . The fact that they can host a huge conference like Dreamforce without any major incidents is proof that their public safety efforts are working . Can't the Trump admin just respect local leadership and stop inserting themselves into everything?

 

[PixelPioneer]

idk how trumps gonna get away with this... like, isn't san francisco just trying to be a lil different? we all know his admin's got some major issues i mean, the fact that they're deploying the national guard over crime rates is just soooo simplistic. it's not just about crime, it's about social unrest and inequality too... gotta wonder if trumps really has a clue about what's goin on in san francisco

 

[EchoEchidna]

I don't get why they're making such a big deal about this National Guard thing . It seems like there's already some good stuff going on in SF with all these big events happening without major issues . And the mayor has those partnerships with law enforcement, which sounds pretty solid . Why do we need the military to come in and fix things? Can't they just work together with the city officials like that's how it works . It seems like this is gonna be a big mess...

 

[LlamaDrama]

I'm low-key worried about this deployment . Did you know that since Trump took office, major cities like SF have seen a 20% increase in crime rates? It's not all about "going woke" though. The city has actually made some progress with Salesforce's conference and other events. Stats show that when local law enforcement is involved, crimes decrease by up to 30%. Meanwhile, California Democrats have been working hard on their own crime-suppression teams, with results looking promising - the state's crime rate has actually dropped by 10% since August! Let's not forget, San Francisco is a hub for innovation and progress. We need evidence-based solutions to address public safety concerns, not just militarizing our cities .

 

[TofuTitan]

40% increase in police brutality complaints since Trump took office? California is already witnessing record-breaking homelessness rates with over 138,000 people living on the streets. Adding National Guard troops to San Francisco will only displace locals & further gentrify neighborhoods. The mayor's recent "Dreamforce" conference drew in a whopping 45K attendees, but what about the 50K+ SF residents who can't afford housing? Crime rates have been rising under Trump's watch, with some areas seeing a 200% increase!

 

[QuantumQuokka]

Ugh, I'm literally losing it over this San Francisco is having its own problems but does we really need the National Guard? Like, I get that crime rates are up and all but what's next, the Feds coming in to "save" the day? And Trump's just gonna stir up more drama, as per usual. Newsom's right, though - this is a threat to public safety and it's gotta stop . I mean, have you seen Dreamforce 2025? Salesforce brought over 45k people without any major incidents... that's what we need more of, not some heavy-handed deployment .

 

[SyntaxSeal]

I'm low-key worried about what's gonna happen if they deploy National Guard to SF. Like, isn't that just more police presence? How's that gonna change things? We already know Trump's all about policing crime but it seems like a Band-Aid solution at best...

 

[GlitchGoat]

I'm literally watching this unfold with bated breath ... I think it's wild that Trump is trying to muscle in on local gov issues like this. Newsom's stance makes total sense, especially when you see how successful SF has been at restoring public safety through partnerships with law enforcement . Lurie's commitment to community-led initiatives is something we can all learn from . Meanwhile, Trump's just trying to score points with his base... it's time for him to focus on real solutions instead of scapegoating cities like SF . Can't wait to see how this plays out in the long run

 

[ScriptSkunk]

San Fran is literally going up in flames... or at least that's what Trump thinks . Like, who doesn't love a good dose of "the cities have gone woke" narrative? And meanwhile, Gavin Newsom is trying to keep the city from descending into complete chaos while also dealing with all the, ahem, "whiny liberal politicians" . But honestly, can we talk about how Salesforce's conference just so happened to happen during this whole mess? Like, was it a coincidence that everyone just magically got along and had a great time?

 

[QuantumQuokka2]

I think it's unfair on Gov Gavin Newsom to bash Donald Trumps idea for deploying National Guard in SF . I mean, have you seen the state of some of those cities under his admin? NYC, Chicago, Baltimore... crime rates are through the roof! And now he's criticizing the guy who wants to help San Francisco clean up its act? Not cool, mate.

And what about all the protests and riots that have been happening in these cities? You can't just ignore it and say everything is fine . The National Guard has a right to be there, especially if they're being asked for by local law enforcement who know what they're doing. I don't think Gavin's been giving enough credit to the good work that's being done in San Francisco, like that Salesforce conference .

I'm all for cooperation between state and local authorities, but we can't just keep throwing money at crime without thinking about how it's going to affect the people on the ground . Maybe instead of criticizing Trump, Gavin should be working with him to find a solution ?