Trump orders feds not to help Democrat-run cities with riots

February 2, 2026

TL;DR

President Trump has ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to stay away from protests in Democrat-run cities.
DHS will only participate if local authorities request assistance.
The directive follows nationwide demonstrations against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Protests were fueled by the fatal shootings of two US citizens by federal agents.
Trump emphasized the forceful protection of federal buildings by ICE, Border Patrol, and potentially the military.
He stated that state and local governments are primarily responsible for handling unrest.
US House Democrats called for the removal of the DHS chief, who Trump defended.

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