Gov. Newsom says he will sue Trump administration if it sends National Guard to SF

Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to sue the Trump administration if it sends the National Guard to San Francisco, following the president's comments about the city being "a mess. " Mayor Daniel Lurie expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of military intervention in addressing local issues like fentanyl and homelessness, stating that the National Guard does not have the authority to arrest drug dealers. During a Board of Supervisors meeting, Lurie conveyed his administration's preparations for various scenarios regarding federal troops. Supervisor Matt Dorsey praised Lurie's cautious approach, emphasizing the importance of demonstrating effective governance. Newsom's confrontational stance contrasts sharply with Lurie's, as he escalates his battles with Trump both online and legally.

U. S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem confirmed the deployment of ICE agents to San Francisco under Trump's direction. Dorsey noted that calls from Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff for federal intervention may have drawn attention to the city. Several city leaders expressed openness to collaborating with the federal government when necessary, but they maintain that local law enforcement is best equipped to ensure public safety.