Trump: Democrat Cities Must 'Say Please' for Federal Protest Help

Federal Intervention in Protests

• 🇺🇸 President Trump stated that Democrat-run cities are the most crime-ridden and that they must ask for federal help to intervene in protests.
• 🗣️ He emphasized that if these cities want assistance, they need to explicitly request it, otherwise, they will face criticism.

Federal Response to Unrest

• 🚨 Trump mentioned that the federal government intervened in Los Angeles and that the local law enforcement chief acknowledged their crucial role.
• ⚖️ However, he also noted that a week later, the same chief stated federal help was no longer needed, indicating a desire to avoid federal involvement unless absolutely necessary.

Rules of Engagement for Law Enforcement

• 👊 Trump asserted that if individuals harm or assault federal personnel, such as spitting in faces or punching soldiers, they will face consequences.
• 🛡️ He suggested that law enforcement officers should not passively accept such actions and are permitted to retaliate.

Transparency and Cameras

• 📹 The discussion touched upon the presence of cameras during incidents, with the belief that they could aid law enforcement by documenting events.
• 🤝 Trump indicated he would discuss the matter with law enforcement officials to explore how cameras might assist them.