President Donald Trump is considering sending the National Guard to San Francisco, despite local officials’ opposition. The city has seen a 70-year low in homicides, and Gov. Gavin Newsom said crime had dropped since his term began. However, California plans to defy any deployment, calling it an attempt by Trump to “militarize another American city” for personal gain. Local officials, including San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, have expressed strong opposition to the proposal, citing trust in local law enforcement and a lack of need for federal intervention.
Trump has previously deployed troops to Los Angeles, Washington, Chicago, and Portland, Ore., against state and local wishes. The proposals face high-profile legal challenges, with California suing over the previous deployments and winning at least one court case. Tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Marc Benioff have publicly supported Trump’s calls for federal intervention in San Francisco. However, their comments mark a notable split from Democrats, including Newsom, who has long regarded Benioff as an ally.
Source: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/15/trump-san-francisco-national-guard-00610146