Oct. 23 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump decided not to initiate a "surge" of officials into San Francisco Wednesday night after sending agents to the area.
Mayor Daniel Lurie said he called Trump Wednesday night to talk about it, and the president agreed to back off the plan.
"We have work to do, and we would welcome continued partnerships with the FBI, [Drug Enforcement Administration], [Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives,] and U.S. attorney to get drugs and drug dealers off our streets, but having the military and militarized immigration enforcement in our city will hinder our recovery," Lurie said in a statement. "We appreciate that the president understands that we are the global hub for technology, and when San Francisco is strong, our country is strong."
"I told him I think he is making a mistake, because we can do it much faster, and remove the criminals that the law does not permit him to remove," the president posted on Truth Social. "The people of San Francisco have come together on fighting crime, especially since we began to take charge of that very nasty subject."
Thursday morning, federal officials arrived at U.S. Coast Guard Base Alameda, and protesters clashed with officials. Activists blocked the bridge to the base.
