It is unconscionable that Trump is putting his grudge against New York ahead of the safety of 8.5 million people by slashing terrorism-prevention and public safety funding for New York City, the country’s highest-risk terrorism target.
On September 11th, we lost nearly 3,000 souls in the deadliest terrorist attack in our nation’s history. That day taught us that constant vigilance is essential.
Slashing this funding, especially just days after a mass shooting, is reckless, dangerous, and a shameful abandonment of the federal government’s duty to protect the American people.
Just days after a gunman murdered four New Yorkers, including an NYPD officer, in a targeted attack, Trump stripped $87 million in counterterrorism and public safety funding.
Washington must reverse this dangerous decision immediately.