Trump to rebuke left-wing city crime policies that sowed ‘chaos’ in broad pro-police EO
President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order that will provide federal support to local police departments, in a stark rejection of what he describes as left-wing “soft-on-crime policies” that have led to chaos and fear among Americans. The order, expected to be signed on Monday, aims to empower state and local law enforcement by providing them with federal resources, focusing federal prosecutions on high-impact crimes, and protecting law-abiding citizens.
A senior White House official shared with Fox News Digital that the executive order will instruct Attorney General Pam Bondi to implement several policies and initiatives to strengthen police departments. These include creating a legal resource avenue for officers facing unjust expenses from official duties, increasing surplus military assets for local law enforcement for crime prevention, ensuring racial discrimination investigations rely on direct evidence, and maximizing federal resources to boost pay for cops, improve training, and review federal consent decrees.
The past year saw a surge in crime across the nation, with riots erupting in protest of George Floyd’s death and calls to defund the police gaining momentum. This, coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic, created a challenging environment for law enforcement and communities alike. According to FBI data, murders increased by nearly 30% in 2020, marking the largest single-year increase in killings since the agency began tracking these crimes.
Experts have attributed the rise in crime to various factors, including the pandemic, anti-police rhetoric, liberal district attorneys promoting a culture of lawlessness, and the “Ferguson effect,” where police pull back from proactive patrolling during spikes in violent crime. Left-wing cities responded by defunding police departments and advocating for community-based policing, leading to officer retirements, career changes, and morale issues within police ranks.
The upcoming executive order aims to address these challenges and fulfill President Trump’s promise to Make America Safe Again in his 2024 campaign. It takes issue with local “soft-on-crime policies” such as sanctuary cities, lenient approaches to shoplifting and vagrancy, and recent bail reform initiatives that allow suspects charged with crimes to avoid posting bail while awaiting trial. The order seeks to restore law and order, with the White House stating that “millions of Americans live in fear, worried that surging crime will destroy their lives, homes, or businesses.”
In addition to bolstering police departments, President Trump has taken other safety-focused executive actions, such as securing the border and combating antisemitism. The executive order underscores the administration’s commitment to supporting law enforcement and ensuring the safety and security of all Americans.
