It looks as if President Trump does not have the best interest of the police in mind like he previously stated, because according to his proposed federal budget, the NYPD is looking to lose their funding for the fight against terrorism.
Previously, Trump let the nation know that he would be slashing funding to cities that allowed their area to be a sanctuary to illegal immigrants, as well as cities that refuse to arrest or detain immigrants who are not in the U.S. under legal circumstances. Places like Miami have already felt the wrath of Trump's threat.
With that said, New York City's Mayor de Blasio already made it clear that New York would still remain a sanctuary, and that it would potentially cost the city millions of dollars in federal aid. Police Commissioner James O'Neill gave a statement on the proposed budget, saying, "Nearly all federal funding to the NYPD would be eradicated. It is the backbone of our entire counterterrorism apparatus.” Bill de Blasio had some choice words for Trump's budget as well, saying, "Let me be clear: New York City is in the crosshairs of the president's budget. New Yorkers will be hurt by it. President Trump's budget confirms he does not value working families. It contradicts his campaign promises." de Blasio went on to ask President Trump to "come back to New York City and talk to the people hurt by his budget."
A spokesman for the NYPD named Peter Donald tweeted about Trump's budget as well, "This budget as proposed would make #NYC increasingly less safe." The NYPD is not the only one on the chopping block, as the proposed budget is set to take away funding for PBS, NPR, and funding for the Environmental Protection Agency.
Source: nydailynews.com
