The media was abuzz following remarks from President Trump on Tuesday where, it is claimed, he threatened to withhold coronavirus aid to states with sanctuary cities. Trump has been harshly critical of sanctuary cities, and this appeared to be the latest attack on those municipalities that flout the rule of law.
Business Insider claimed in their headline that “Trump threatened to withhold coronavirus aid from states unless they change their sanctuary-city policies.” According to Vox, “Trump wants to use coronavirus aid as leverage to force blue states to change immigration policies.” Other outlets pounced on the story as well, but what did Trump actually say?
After a meeting with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a reporter asked Trump a question about giving aid to states as part of an effort to stimulate the economy.
“I think there’s a big difference with a state that lost money because of COVID and a state that’s been run very badly for 25 years. There’s a big difference, in my opinion. And, you know, we’d have to talk about things like payroll tax cuts. We’d have to talk about things like sanctuary cities, as an example,” the president said. “I think sanctuary cities are something — it has to be brought up, where people that are criminals are protected — they’re protected from prosecution. I think that has to be done.”
Trump added, “But we’re certainly open to talking, but it would really have to be COVID-related, not related for mismanagement over a long time — over a long period of time.”
“And you’re willing to make that distinction — that much of a distinction?” the reporter asked. “I can only imagine what some governors would say.”
“Well, it’s a very simple distinction to make,” Trump replied. “We’re not looking to do a bailout for a state that’s been — it’s unfair to — it’s unfair to many of the states, most of the states that have done such a good job. Okay?”
Trump reiterated that point at an event on supporting small businesses with the Paycheck Protection Program later that day. Full Story - Matt Margolis - PJ Media
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