President Donald Trump is reportedly making good on his promise to tackle the crime wave in California, a state many associate with the failed leadership of Governor Gavin Newsom and other Democratic officials. And unsurprisingly, Newsom is already in full meltdown mode as Trump moves forward with his plan to clean up cities like San Francisco.
Trump has been teasing for weeks that he would focus on San Francisco next, and it seems he's following through. News Nation confirmed that the Trump administration is sending 100 federal agents to the city as part of his nationwide crackdown on crime. According to Department of Homeland Security sources, these agents will include personnel from ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), with operations expected to begin as early as Thursday.
San Francisco, a city that ranks 26th in the nation for violent crime and 13th for property crime, is in dire need of intervention. The city even exceeds Chicago in major crime statistics. Given these numbers, it's clear why federal agents are being deployed to restore order. The U.S. Coast Guard is also assisting in a supporting role, providing facilities for CBP's operations in the Bay Area, though they clarified they are not directly involved in the immigration enforcement portion.
Unsurprisingly, blue city officials are resisting federal law enforcement involvement. The Alameda Police Department, which is in the vicinity, has made it clear it will not participate in the operation, claiming they don't enforce federal immigration laws or civil warrants.
Newsom, who has been quick to criticize Trump, is gearing up for a legal battle. "We're going to be fierce in terms of our response," Newsom said, pledging to file a lawsuit "within a nanosecond" if any military forces are sent to San Francisco. He also tried to downplay the city's crime issues, absurdly claiming it is one of the "safest large cities" in the U.S. despite its high crime rates, rampant homelessness, and sky-high living costs driving businesses and residents away.
Meanwhile, Trump, in a recent Fox News interview, made it clear that he's taking action because San Francisco "went woke" and became a shadow of its former greatness. "San Francisco was truly one of the great cities of the world," Trump said. "And then, 15 years ago, it went wrong." But, he added, "We're going to make it great again."
The irony of the situation is undeniable. Trump will be cleaning up the mess that Newsom and other liberal leaders have allowed to fester, all while helping a city that would never have voted for him in a million years. But for Trump, it's about getting results, no matter who benefits. And for Californians, it could be a long-overdue step toward restoring order in the state.
