Trump Halts San Francisco Troop Surge After Mayor’s Plea

UPDATE: President Donald Trump has just announced a reversal of his planned troop deployment to San Francisco after a late-night conversation with Mayor Daniel Lurie and influential tech executives. In a move that underscores the city’s ongoing recovery efforts, Trump confirmed he will not proceed with the federal “surge” originally scheduled for Saturday.

Mayor Lurie revealed that he spoke with Trump on Wednesday night, urging him to reconsider the crackdown on crime. He emphasized the city’s progress, stating, “San Francisco is on the rise. Visitors are coming back, buildings are getting leased and purchased.” This message resonated with Trump, who updated his followers on Truth Social, stating that he would allow more time for Lurie to implement necessary improvements.

“I was preparing to ‘surge’ San Francisco, California, on Saturday,” Trump wrote, “but friends of mine who live in the area called last night to ask me not to go forward with the surge.” He noted that Lurie expressed a desire to improve conditions in the city, leading Trump to give the mayor a chance to demonstrate his commitment to change.

Despite this decision, Trump maintained his stance on the need for stricter enforcement. He mentioned, “I told him I think he is making a mistake, because we can do it much faster, and remove the criminals that the Law does not permit him to remove.” This highlights the ongoing tension between federal and local authorities regarding crime and immigration enforcement.

Notably, Trump revealed that prominent tech leaders—including Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff—played a role in persuading him to hold off on the troop deployment. “Great people like Jensen Huang, Marc Benioff, and others have called saying that the future of San Francisco is great,” Trump stated. Their involvement underscores the unique intersection of technology and governance in the city’s recovery narrative.

As of now, the community response remains mixed. Many residents are hopeful about the mayor’s efforts to combat crime through community engagement rather than military presence. The decision not to surge federal troops is being seen as a significant moment for local governance and public safety.

Mayor Lurie’s office is expected to release further details on their plans for collaboration with federal agents in the coming days. Meanwhile, the public is watching closely to see how this decision impacts both crime rates and the overall revitalization of San Francisco.

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as it unfolds.