Trump threatens to cut funding of 'lawless' Democratic-led cities

Donald Trump has threatened to cut funding to cities run by the Democratic party following violence at recent protests.

The President said his administration could easily tackle violent protests in Portland and cities across the United States 'in one hour', yet Democratic leaders will not ask for help.

"American warriors did not defeat fascism and oppression overseas only to watch our freedoms be trampled by violent mobs here at home," Trump said speaking before a crowd, including at least 25 WWII veterans in Wilmington, North Carolina.

"We stop these mobs very easily, all they have to do is say, 'Please come in Mr President.' We'll have it done in one hour... These people only know one thing and that's strength."

The US president signed a memo targeting cities such as Seattle, Portland, New York and Washington DC, which he described as "lawless zones".

It comes after his visit to Kenosha in Wisconsin on Tuesday, where there have been protests over the police shooting of black man Jacob Blake - the latest in a series of such demonstrations in the US.

Wednesday's memo instructs Attorney General William Barr to compile a list of "anarchist jurisdictions" that "permitted violence and the destruction of property to persist and have refused to undertake reasonable measures".

Mr Trump has also asked the White House's budget director to issue guidance within 30 days "on restricting eligibility of or otherwise disfavouring, to the maximum extent permitted by law, anarchist jurisdictions in the receipt of federal grants".

Wilmington has been designated as the first American World War II Heritage City.

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[jetstreamjack]

He offered help, they refused.
Reap what you sow.

[robertandrews]

I absolutely agree with this. Why should American taxpayers have to pay to clean up the rioters' mess?

[HuyVo-oknl]

Good idea president Trump. Cut the funding aid to those cities run by majors who do nothing to ensure law and order.

[sooky]

God bless justice coming to towns near you!

[Uh-huh-uh-huh]

Since they love taxes so much, how about an anarchist's tax?

[hungkiet]

Patriot love this country only lawlessness destroy this country!

[monstermunch]

You can rip them down but your gonna serve 10 years in jail if you do! Lol I like that, someone should have said that in the UK.

[jeromehempe]

I live in Portland. BOOM. Bring it MR PRESIDENT! Starve these dummies like they starve US!

[janiceleighton]

Trumps got to bash Biden like he's never bashed anyone in his life in the debates

[markhughes]

Why the inverted commas around the word lawless Mr. Sun - grow a pair!

[ljduk]

About time he took control of this situation.. Its out of control

[coltonsmith]

How did this “stable genius” end up getting this far? He can’t take away a person’s right to choose their party. He needs to shut up.

[firequeen]

About time. Many news outlets should be legally dealt to as well for reporting untruths and encouraging violent mobs.

[strongerasone]

About bloody time! No way should sovereign countries put up with those trying to destroy them from the inside out.

[JosephStealin]

Trump is the American saving grace. 🇺🇸

[strongerasone]

Rioters should be made to 1) serve others through community service - to learn compassion 2) serve in some sort of national service to give them self discipline. 3) apprenticeships with business owners - so they can learn a hard work ethic 4) the opportunity to live in a healthy family environment - so they can see what real love looks like + what it's like to be loved. Then they might think twice about destroying the country they live in.

[PrestonPittman]

Businessman President! Taking care of business 👍🇺🇸😎

[jerbsquins]

Thank-you for sharing Stay safe always 🙏❤ Hug

[sybergato]

Why don't these cities raise their own tax money instead of asking for federal handouts?