Former President Donald Trump has reignited controversy by threatening to deploy military troops to San Francisco, a move that aligns with his broader strategy of involving the U.S. military in Democratic-controlled cities. In a recent interview with Fox News, Trump declared, ‘Next we’re going to go to San Francisco,’ emphasizing his belief that the city ‘wants us’ to restore its former glory. This statement follows his previous deployments of the National Guard to Los Angeles, Washington, and Memphis, often against the wishes of local leaders. Judges have already halted similar deployments in Chicago and Portland, highlighting the contentious nature of these actions. Trump has consistently exaggerated crime and unrest in U.S. cities to justify military interventions, a tactic that has drawn sharp criticism from Democratic officials. California Governor Gavin Newsom, a frequent Trump adversary, has vocally opposed these deployments, particularly the one to Los Angeles in June, which followed protests over immigration raids. The situation in San Francisco is further complicated by the city’s symbolic significance in Republican rhetoric, often portrayed as a failing urban center under Democratic governance. Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, initially supported military intervention in San Francisco but faced public backlash, forcing him to apologize. This episode underscores the deep political divisions surrounding Trump’s militaristic approach to urban governance.