President Trump plans to sign executive orders aimed at increasing federal involvement in crime control. The orders will specifically target the practice of cashless bail and flag desecration. One order, according to a White House official, will threaten to cut federal funding for cities and states that have implemented cashless bail. Trump has spoken out against cashless bail in the past, specifically citing instances in cities like New York and Chicago as examples of its negative impact. Trump also plans to direct the Attorney General to crack down on flag desecration, despite a Supreme Court ruling that protects flag burning. Trump has recently increased his rhetoric on getting involved in crime issues outside of Washington. State and local officials have reacted negatively to the potential use of the National Guard in their cities.
