Summary
The Trump administration decided not to cut around $187 million in funding for New York law enforcement, which could have impacted intelligence and counterterrorism efforts. Governor Kathy Hochul thanked former President Trump for reversing the decision. The initial cuts were reported to be made without the president's approval by the Department of Homeland Security.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration initially planned to cut about $187 million from New York law enforcement funds.
- Governor Kathy Hochul thanked Trump for reversing these cuts.
- The cuts could have affected intelligence and counterterrorism operations in New York.
- Hochul had been advocating for the reversal to ensure safety in the state.
- Trump confirmed the decision to reverse the cuts on his social media platform, Truth Social.
- White House officials indicated that the Department of Homeland Security made the cuts without Trump's initial approval.
- Hochul had expressed concerns that the cuts made America more vulnerable to terror attacks.
- A FEMA spokesperson affirmed their commitment to providing necessary resources to counter security threats in New York.
