Stay out of Seattle WA leaders tell Trump troops arent needed

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and Attorney General Nick Brown urged President Trump not to send federal troops to the city, emphasizing that there is no insurrection present. "We do not need the federal government bringing in armored vehicles... to make us ‘safer,’" Harrell stated during a press conference. Local leaders raised concerns about safety after Trump suggested relocating 2026 FIFA World Cup matches due to perceived risks in Seattle. Harrell intends to issue an executive order detailing how the city will respond to potential troop deployments, aiming to protect local governance and prevent federal overreach.

Federal troops have been dispatched to Portland, resulting in protests and a lawsuit from local officials. Harrell and Brown noted they have not received any federal communication regarding plans for Seattle. Brown highlighted the concern that Trump's actions seem aimed at cities that did not support him, suggesting a targeted approach. Legal battles have already arisen from similar troop deployments in cities like Los Angeles and Washington, D. C.