Key takeaways:
- Former President Donald Trump has called for Congress to “defund” federal law enforcement.
- Congressional Republicans have been quick to rally to Trump’s defense.
- The call to defund federal law enforcement has been met with criticism from Democrats.
Former President Donald Trump has joined MAGA House Republicans in calling for Congress to “defund” federal law enforcement. This call to action comes one day after Trump was indicted by a Manhattan prosecutor for alleged violations of New York law.
In a post on his website, Truth Social, Trump wrote, “The Democrats have totally weaponized law enforcement in our country and are viciously using this abuse of power to interfere with our already under siege elections!” He added, “Until they come to their senses, Congress must defund federal law enforcement.”
Congressional Republicans have been quick to rally to Trump’s defense, and the former president seems to be hoping they will also defend him from any potential federal charges.
The call to defund federal law enforcement has been met with criticism from Democrats, who argue that it is an attempt to undermine the rule of law. They point out that the FBI and the DOJ are responsible for investigating and prosecuting federal crimes, and that cutting their funding would make it more difficult to hold people accountable for their actions.
The debate over defunding federal law enforcement is likely to continue in the coming weeks, as Congress considers the implications of Trump’s call to action. It remains to be seen whether Republicans will be able to rally enough support to pass such a measure.
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