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 initiatives have long been a cornerstone of Trump’s political platform, with the former president frequently criticizing perceived leniency by Democratic officials.
Trump highlighted his recent federal intervention in Washington, D.C., where he temporarily assumed control of the Metropolitan Police Department for 30 days. He described the operation as a major success, asserting that violent crime in the city fell significantly during the period and branding the capital a “safe city.”
The former president also took aim at former D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb, who opposed his deployment of the National Guard and the federal takeover of local law enforcement. Trump characterized Schwalb’s legal challenge as an attempt to reverse progress and restore “high-crime conditions,” despite the reported drop in crime during the intervention.
With the 30-day order set to expire on September 10, Trump indicated he may seek an extension or even declare a national emergency if Congress fails to act. He remains confident that the Republican crime bill, combined with his law-and-order initiatives, will deliver lasting improvements in public safety.
