President Donald Trump has announced a decisive initiative aimed at dismantling the no-cash bail policies prevalent in various American cities, a move that underscores his commitment to addressing crime, particularly in the nation's capital.
"This dire public safety crisis stems directly from the abject failures of the citys local leadership. The radical left city council adopted no cash bail," Trump remarked, highlighting cities such as Chicago and New York City that have embraced these policies.
He expressed concern over the swift release of individuals accused of serious crimes, stating, "Somebody murders somebody, and theyre out on no cash bail before the day is out."
As reported by The Post Millennial, Trump is determined to overhaul these policies, pledging to work with Republican lawmakers to amend the statutes. "But we're going to change no cash bail. We're going to change the statute and get rid of some of the other things, and we'll count on the Republicans in Congress and Senate to vote. We have the majority, so we'll vote," he asserted.
Trump further declared, "Cashless bail. Watch what we do with that. Today, we're formally declaring a public safety emergency. This is an emergency." His remarks reflect a broader strategy to restore order and safety, which he believes have been compromised by lenient policies.
The President also expressed his dismay at the current state of the capital, lamenting, "It's embarrassing for me to be up here, you know, I'm going to see Putin. I'm going to Russia on Friday. I don't like being up here talking about how unsafe and how dirty and disgusting this once beautiful capital was, with graffiti all over the walls."
His comments suggest a dual focus on both public safety and urban beautification, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to revitalizing the city.
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, echoed Trump's concerns, pointing to the prevalence of violent crime among youth. "I'm not going to stand here and go over and over the cases, but what I can tell you is this, I see too much violent crime being committed by young punks who think that they can get together in gangs and crews and beat the hell out of you or anyone else," Pirro stated.
She criticized the current legal framework, which she believes emboldens young offenders due to its leniency. "I can't touch you if you're 14, 15, 16, 17 years old and you have a gun. I convict someone of shooting another person with an illegal gun on a public bus in the chest, intent to kill. I convict him. And you know what the judge gives him? Probation, says you should go to college," she recounted, underscoring the need for stricter laws.
Pirro called for a reevaluation of the District of Columbia's legal policies, advocating for the protection of law-abiding citizens. "We need to go after the DC Council and their absurd laws. We need to get rid of this concept of, you know, no cash bail. We need to recognize that the people who matter are the law-abiding citizens," she declared.
Both Trump and Pirro are committed to ensuring that criminals are held accountable, with Trump vowing, "We're watching you, and we're going to change the law to catch you." This initiative marks a significant step in the administration's efforts to prioritize public safety and uphold the rule of law.
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