- President Donald Trump has announced a stance of non-intervention regarding the deployment of federal law enforcement in Democrat-led cities experiencing protests.
- His administration will refrain from sending federal assistance unless explicitly requested by the local officials of these cities.
- The request for help from city officials must be made in a manner that is described by Trump as polite before any federal action will be considered.
- This policy primarily targets cities experiencing unrest or protests located in states often described as having a left-leaning political stance.
- Trump’s approach is positioned as respecting the autonomy of local governments and holding them accountable for managing their jurisdictions.
- The president’s decision emphasizes a threshold for federal intervention that hinges on the cooperation and civility of state or city leaders.
- Overall, the policy suggests a strategic diplomatic stance, designed to either await a courteous ask or influence local governmental responses to protests.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-ask-us-doctrine-explained-protests-rage-far-left-states)
