"President Donald Trump on Friday reinstated $187 million in federal law enforcement and counterterrorism funding to New York, undoing sweeping cuts that had slashed the state's security budget by more than 80%. The initial funding reduction sparked bipartisan backlash, including from Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) and New York Republicans, who warned the move left the nation's top terror target dangerously exposed, with Hochul accusing the administration of targeting the state for political reasons."
"I am pleased to advise that I reversed the cuts made to Homeland Security and Counterterrorism for New York City and State, Trump wrote on Truth Social. It was my Honor to do so. The Homeland Security Department initially defended the cuts, announced in full just last week, as consistent with program requirements. Yet, after discussions with other federal agencies, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said it chose to restore the funds so New York would have sufficient resources to address evolving threats."
President Donald Trump reinstated $187 million in federal law enforcement and counterterrorism funding to New York after previously cutting more than 80% of the state's security budget. The Homeland Security Department initially defended the reductions as consistent with program requirements. After discussions with other federal agencies, FEMA restored the funds to ensure New York had sufficient resources to address evolving threats. Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Republicans criticized the initial cuts, with Hochul saying New York would not stand by while operations were defunded. Representatives Mike Lawler and Nicole Malliotakis praised the reversal, noting the decision addressed safety concerns and followed appeals to the president.
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