Proposed ATF Budget Cuts by President Trump
President Trump's proposed FY 2026 budget includes cuts of $486 million in funding from the ATF, aiming to stop what is perceived as abusive regulatory decrees against gun owners and focusing on illegal firearms trafficking and violent gang members instead.
Key Points
- Cuts of $486 million in funding from the ATF proposed in FY 2026 budget by President Trump
- Shift in focus from regulatory decrees against gun owners to stopping illegal firearms trafficking and violent gang members
Pros
- Focusing resources on stopping illegal firearms trafficking and violent gang members
- Ending what is seen as abusive regulatory decrees against gun owners
Cons
- Potential negative impact on ATF operations and ability to regulate firearms