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President Trump struck a powerful blow against liberal crime policies this week with his executive orders targeting cashless bail. The president is finally taking action to protect American families from dangerous criminals who get released without paying a dime. These orders show Trump means business when it comes to law and order.
The first order aims to end cashless bail nationwide by threatening to cut federal funding to cities that refuse to require cash bail for serious crimes. Attorney General Pam Bondi will identify which liberal jurisdictions are putting Americans at risk with these soft-on-crime policies. Cities that want to coddle criminals can do it without taxpayer money.
Trump also issued a special order for Washington DC, where he declared a crime emergency and deployed National Guard troops to patrol the streets. The president wants dangerous suspects held in federal custody instead of being released back onto the streets. Since the crackdown began, DC has seen zero murders in 11 days.
Liberal cities have been using cashless bail for years, claiming it helps poor people avoid jail. But this misguided policy has created a revolving door where criminals commit crimes and get released the same day. Police have to arrest the same dangerous people over and over again.
Trump called out this insanity during the signing ceremony, pointing out how someone can kill three people and walk free without paying bail. He said liberals think requiring bail money is somehow discriminatory. The president is right that this thinking is completely backwards and dangerous.
The orders could affect major liberal cities like Los Angeles, where cashless bail policies have contributed to rising crime rates. Trump even mentioned that without federal intervention, LA might have had to cancel the 2028 Olympics due to safety concerns. American cities should be spotless, not crime-ridden disaster zones.
Some legal experts claim Trump cannot force local jurisdictions to change their laws, but they are missing the point. The president has the power of the purse when it comes to federal funding. Cities that want federal dollars need to follow federal priorities on public safety.
This is exactly the kind of strong leadership Americans voted for when they elected Trump. While Democrats waste time protecting criminals, President Trump is protecting law-abiding citizens who deserve to feel safe in their communities. It is time to end the failed experiment of cashless bail once and for all.
