Trump states federal intervention in protests will only occur in Democratic cities if local authorities request assistance.

The Trump administration had sent 3,000 federal officers to the Minneapolis area as part of a crackdown on illegal immigration.

Order comes amid mounting criticism of Trump administration's deadly immigration crackdown in Democratic-run cities.

Kristi Noem’s department told to ‘under no circumstances’ get involved with protests in cities led by Democrats unless they ask for help – key US politics stories from 31 January…

Trump states federal intervention in protests will only occur in Democratic cities if local authorities request assistance.