President Trump's fiscal year 2026 budget request aims to refocus the bloated and politicized Justice Department on fighting crime and combating illegal immigration. The budget includes cuts to weaponized agencies like the ATF, increased focus on prosecuting violent crime, and shutting down foreign DEA offices to tackle the fentanyl crisis at home.
Key Points
Refocusing law enforcement efforts on combatting crime and illegal immigration
Prioritizing prosecuting violent crime and illegal aliens
Reforming agencies like the ATF and DEA to focus on core missions
Pros
Refocusing Justice Department on core missions of fighting crime and illegal immigration
Increase in funding for prosecuting violent crime and illegal immigration-related offenses
Cutting funding to weaponized agencies like the ATF
Shutting down foreign DEA offices in low-drug impact countries to focus on domestic fentanyl crisis
Cons
Cutting funding to 'woke' programs and restorative justice initiatives
Reduction in funding for extraneous programs in the Violence Against Women Act
Potential impact on programs addressing racism, toxic masculinity, and racial disparities in the justice system