Mayors of major cities reject Trump's threat to intervene, citing falling crime rates and democratic principles.

Mayors of Democratic-led cities like Baltimore, New York, Oakland, Los Angeles, and Chicago have rejected President Trump's threats to intervene in their cities, arguing crime rates are decreasing. Mayors like Eric Adams and Barbara Lee refuse federal takeovers, claiming Trump lacks authority and criticizes his actions as dismantling democracy. Civil rights groups warn of broader implications.