US EditionDC facing $20 million security funding cut despite Trump complaints of US capital crime
WASHINGTON, DC, AUG 8 – Washington, DC reduces security budget by $20 million despite rising crime concerns raised by former President Trump, reflecting shifting local government priorities this year.
- FEMA announced in a recent grant notice that Washington, D.C.'s urban security fund will be cut by $20 million to $25.2 million this year, marking a 44% reduction.
- This funding cut follows a shift observed by the Department of Homeland Security from large-scale coordinated attacks to smaller, simpler threats necessitating new security strategies.
- Violent crime in D.C. decreased by 35% from 2023 to 2024, with homicides dropping by 30% and notable reductions in sexual abuse and assaults involving weapons.
- President Trump expressed strong criticism of the escalating violence in the nation’s capital on social media, warning that if the city fails to address the issue promptly, the federal government may intervene directly to manage it and hold offenders accountable.
- The funding is allocated to critical programs such as hazardous materials training and emergency communication infrastructure, and the reductions have sparked worries about sustaining security levels in major cities as federal law enforcement activity expands.
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The Trump administration plans to cut $20 million in security funding for Washington, D.C., despite President Donald Trump ordering federal law enforcement to increase its presence.
Washington, DC, facing $20 million security funding cut despite Trump complaints of crime
The Trump administration plans to slash security funding for Washington, D.C., according to a grant notice, even as President Donald Trump asserts crime in the U.S. capital is “totally out of control.”
Trump Administration Slashes D.C. Security Funding Amidst Crime Concerns
The Trump administration plans to cut Washington, D.C.'s security funding by $20 million, a 44% decrease from last year. Despite crime concerns, FEMA stated the cuts align with the current threat landscape, reflecting a shift from large-scale attacks to smaller ones. Other major cities also face cuts.
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