US President Donald Trump has instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests occurring in cities led by Democrats unless local authorities ask for federal help. The order comes amid mounting criticism of his administration's immigration crackdown.
In a tweet, Trump stated that his department would "guard, and very powerfully so, any and all Federal Buildings that are being attacked by these highly paid Lunatics, Agitators, and Insurrectionists." However, he provided no further details on how this order would affect operations by US Customs and Immigration Enforcement and other federal agencies.
This instruction follows a recent surge in protests against Trump's immigration policies. The President has been accused of demonizing immigrants and using derogatory language to describe protesters.
In related news, Chicago's mayor Brandon Johnson has ordered police to investigate alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents in the city. This move is expected to escalate tensions over jurisdiction between local and federal authorities.
Separately, Trump hinted at a deal with Iran that could avoid military strikes. He stated that "Iran is talking to us, and we'll see if we can do something... We have a big fleet heading out there. They are negotiating."
Additionally, Democrats have accused the Department of Justice of withholding records related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's death.
The President also reportedly wants to build an arch in Washington DC that would dwarf the Lincoln Memorial. The planned arch is expected to be 250ft tall.
Funding for several US government departments lapsed over the weekend due to a standoff in Congress over new restrictions on federal agents involved in Trump's mass deportation campaign.
Trump's post-truth agenda has been beaten back by Americans who refuse to accept ICE lies, according to recent reports. The President has faced widespread criticism for his administration's handling of immigration and its impact on communities across the US.
In other news, Germany's football federation has ruled out a boycott of the World Cup despite calls to send a message to Trump. A US Customs and Border Protection employee was recently arrested amid the immigration crackdown in Minnesota after state troopers found him unconscious in a car.
In a tweet, Trump stated that his department would "guard, and very powerfully so, any and all Federal Buildings that are being attacked by these highly paid Lunatics, Agitators, and Insurrectionists." However, he provided no further details on how this order would affect operations by US Customs and Immigration Enforcement and other federal agencies.
This instruction follows a recent surge in protests against Trump's immigration policies. The President has been accused of demonizing immigrants and using derogatory language to describe protesters.
In related news, Chicago's mayor Brandon Johnson has ordered police to investigate alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents in the city. This move is expected to escalate tensions over jurisdiction between local and federal authorities.
Separately, Trump hinted at a deal with Iran that could avoid military strikes. He stated that "Iran is talking to us, and we'll see if we can do something... We have a big fleet heading out there. They are negotiating."
Additionally, Democrats have accused the Department of Justice of withholding records related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's death.
The President also reportedly wants to build an arch in Washington DC that would dwarf the Lincoln Memorial. The planned arch is expected to be 250ft tall.
Funding for several US government departments lapsed over the weekend due to a standoff in Congress over new restrictions on federal agents involved in Trump's mass deportation campaign.
Trump's post-truth agenda has been beaten back by Americans who refuse to accept ICE lies, according to recent reports. The President has faced widespread criticism for his administration's handling of immigration and its impact on communities across the US.
In other news, Germany's football federation has ruled out a boycott of the World Cup despite calls to send a message to Trump. A US Customs and Border Protection employee was recently arrested amid the immigration crackdown in Minnesota after state troopers found him unconscious in a car.