Monday Sunrise Briefing: Do federal agents make cities safer?

It’s a pattern we’ve seen sporadically for two months: large peaceful protests against racial injustice are followed by acts of vandalism and violence by fringe players. This weekend, violence erupted in half-a-dozen U.S. cities. From Seattle to Baltimore buildings and vehicles were damaged. Most of the peaceful protests were described as opposing federal agents posted in Portland, Oregon. This past week, President Trump unveiled “Operation LeGend,” to send federal agents to other U.S. cities that have seen a spike in violent crimes. Former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel said the president is trying to “entice those elements, small elements, to become the face of legitimate protests.” Former