White House Urges California Democrats to Welcome National Guard to Clean Up San Francisco

President Donald Trump has declared that the National Guard is headed to San Francisco to "clean up" the city, prompting a sharp rebuke from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who said the deployment will "ruin one of America's greatest cities." The White House has accused Democrats of allowing cities to descend into chaos and crime due to their policies, citing the success of the Trump administration's efforts in cities like Memphis, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C. as evidence. Meanwhile, Mayor Daniel Lurie has committed to restoring public safety to San Francisco, pointing to the city's recent success in hosting a major conference without incident.

Key Takeaways:

• The White House has urged California Democrats to welcome the National Guard to San Francisco to "clean up" the city, with White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson saying that "America's once great cities have descended into chaos and crime as a result of Democrat policies."
• Governor Gavin Newsom has rejected the proposal, stating that the deployment will "ruin one of America's greatest cities" and that "nobody wants" the National Guard in San Francisco.
• Mayor Daniel Lurie has committed to restoring public safety to San Francisco, citing the success of recent efforts to rebuild public safety agencies and strengthen coordination across departments.
• The Trump administration has highlighted the success of its efforts in cities like Memphis, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C., where Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser has acknowledged the administration's success in cleaning up the nation's capital.
• The California Highway Patrol has been deployed to maintain public safety in San Francisco, with Governor Newsom stating that the partnerships between the city and state agencies are delivering real results.
• The National Guard has been deployed to several cities across the United States, including Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Portland, at the direction of the Trump administration.

Statistics:

• Over 45,000 people attended Salesforce's "Dreamforce 2025" conference in San Francisco last week, with no reports of major incidents.
• The National Guard has been deployed to several cities across the United States, including:

+ Washington, D.C.

+ Chicago

+ Memphis, Tennessee

+ Portland

• Governor Newsom has deployed California Highway Patrol "crime-suppression teams" across the Golden State to prevent crime and promote public safety.
• The Trump administration has proposed an increase in funding for public safety agencies, citing the success of its efforts in cities like Memphis, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C.

Sources:

• The White House
• Fox News
• Fox News Digital
• San Francisco Chronicle
• Twitter: @GavinNewsom
• Instagram: @DanielLurie