President Trump signed a memorandum yesterday to hold local politicians accountable for refusing to protect their communities from riots, lootings, and mass property destruction.

Federal agencies will identify what funds are provided to Seattle, Portland, New York City, & other jurisdictions that have allowed violence, lawlessness, & property damage to persist—and will determine what authorities are available to withhold these funds if and when necessary.

Where permissible, the Administration will restrict eligibility for certain Federal grants until these jurisdictions take the necessary steps to protect their residents.

Violence across the country has cost U.S. taxpayers millions of dollars in damages to Federal office buildings. Dozens of Federal officers have been injured on the job, too.

Protecting our citizens is the most sacred duty of government.

President @realDonaldTrump’s latest actions will help ensure that Americans’ hard-earned taxpayer dollars are not wasted by lawless governors & mayors who refuse to do their jobs.

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