HUD field offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York City have been temporarily closed due to violence caused by anti-ICE riots and protests. HUD confirmed these closures to Fox News Digital, stating they are a direct result of the unrest. HUD Secretary Scott Turner dismissed recent claims by Democrats, including Rep. Maxine Waters and Rep. Rashida Tlaib, that the department would permanently shut down field offices. Turner labeled these claims as ‘fake news’ and criticized Democrats for encouraging the riots that led to the closures.
Turner also accused Democrats of ‘encouraging riots’ and emphasized that the department remains committed to serving communities despite the violence. He noted that the left and legacy media have been spreading false reports about HUD’s plans to close offices. Turner’s comments came amid ongoing protests in Los Angeles, New York City, and San Francisco, where law enforcement has been heavily involved in managing the situation.
Riots began in Los Angeles after federal officials conducted immigration raids as part of a Trump campaign promise to deport illegal immigrants. Protests soon escalated into violence, with reports of looting, property damage, and targeted attacks on federal law enforcement. Trump deployed the National Guard to quell the unrest, stating his actions were necessary to prevent the city from being ‘burning to the ground.’
Waters and other Democrats had previously claimed that HUD would close dozens of field offices as part of budget cuts. However, Turner denied these claims, stating that the department has not shut down any field offices. He also highlighted the importance of HUD’s local offices in providing support to communities and ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations.
The situation has sparked a political debate, with some Republicans and conservatives accusing Democrats of inciting unrest and using false information to undermine HUD’s operations. Meanwhile, Democrats have defended their actions, arguing that HUD’s field offices are essential for providing critical services to communities and that the closures are a result of external factors, not policy decisions.