Trump had planned to make the California metropolis a symbol of a city abandoned to crime and headed for ruin under Democratic leadership, and had considered sending in the military to restore order. However, the city's mayor argued his case by highlighting the 'commonsense' approach he had taken to combat crime and drug trafficking.

The statement comes as the administration plans to surge federal agents to the Bay Area this week.

Los ciudadanos se manifiestan contra el despliegue previsto para reforzar la campaña contra la inmigración. Las autoridades locales se habían opuesto a la llegada de los agentes