'We are prepared' Mayor Lurie responds to upcoming deployment of federal troops to SF - Local News Matters

Mayor Daniel Lurie confirmed San Francisco's readiness for the deployment of federal agents, following Governor Gavin Newsom's announcement. Newsom criticized the move as part of a tyrannical strategy, highlighting that the crime rates cited by the federal government are exaggerated. Lurie reiterated that such federal intervention does not improve safety and can lead to increased community fear and unrest. He urged residents to protest peacefully and signed an executive directive to prepare for the impact of federal troops, which includes supporting immigrant communities. Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee expressed her commitment to informing her city about any federal presence.

Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta indicated readiness to challenge the federal government legally if troops arrive. Since taking office, President Trump has deployed National Guard troops to various cities under the pretext of addressing crime and unrest. Lurie and Newsom warned that these tactics could incite chaos, contradicting their stated purpose.