Trump Calls for End to Cashless Bail in Proposed Republican Crime Bill
Former President Donald Trump is pushing for the elimination of cashless bail as part of a sweeping Republican crime package, citing what he describes as a surge in violent crime fueled by policies that allow suspects to be released without financial conditions. In an interview with The Daily Signal, Trump labeled cashless bail a “disaster” that enables repeat offenders to commit additional crimes while awaiting trial.
Trump is coordinating with key Republican leaders, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, on a so-called “Comprehensive Crime Bill.” He emphasized that the legislation is urgently needed and will focus on reversing Democratic policies that he contends have contributed to national crime increases.
Planning for the crime bill reportedly began over the summer, with the Justice Department already consulting Republican congressional staffers to draft potential provisions. Law-and-order …
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