The memo comes as Trump has politicized the national movement against systemic racism and police brutality.
The Trump administration plans to review federal funds provided to Seattle, Washington, DC, New York City, and Portland, cities where “outrageous acts of violence and destruction have continued unabated,” according to a memo signed by the president Wednesday.
Within two weeks, the White House will issue guidance to the heads of federal agencies to submit a report on the federal funds provided to the four cities.
In addition, Attorney General Bill Barr will publish a list “identifying State and local jurisdictions that have permitted violence and the destruction of property to persist and have refused to undertake reasonable measures to counteract these criminal activities (anarchist jurisdictions).” Continue reading.