New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- US President Donald Trump on Sunday (February 1) warned that federal authorities would not intervene in protests or unrest in Democratic-run cities unless local governments formally request assistance, while pledging a forceful response to protect federal property.

In a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said he had instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to ensure that federal agencies act aggressively when federal buildings are targeted.

"Under no circumstances are we going to participate in various poorly run Democrat Cities with regard to their Protests and/or Riots unless, and until, they ask us for help," Trump wrote.

Trump said federal authorities would, however, take decisive action...