From President Trump's memo on defunding cities w/ social unrest "...it is imperative that the Federal Government review the use of Federal funds by jurisdictions that permit anarchy, violence, and destruction." @NewsNationNow #NexstarDC
"Yes, the President is serious about this."-Press Sec. Kayleigh McEnany got a few questions on this, mostly when pressed that the move is unconstitutional. POTUS does not have the authority to unilaterally withhold funds appropriated by Congress. #NexstarDC @NewsNationNow
McEnany broke down what this White House memo tries to accomplish in 3 parts...The legal experts & members of congress we've spoken to today say this is unconstitutional and will almost immediately be met by legal challenges. #NexstarDC @NewsNationNow
The memo specifically cites #Protests and unrest in Portland, Seattle, Washington D.C. and New York City. Presidential memo calls them "anarchist jurisdictions" #NexstarDC @NewsNationNow
Lots of strong backlash to the Presidential memo seeking ways to defund cities where there have been protest/unrest. @RepJohnYarmuth and Pres. Historian Alan Lichtman say it's without question unconstitutional and not going anywhere. #NexstarDC @NewsNationNow
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