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Trump Administration Cuts Key Anti-Terrorism Grant Program

6/12/2025

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The Trump administration's decision to eliminate the $18 million Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program has raised alarms among experts and former officials. They argue that this vital program, which empowers local initiatives to combat radicalization, is crucial in the face of escalating lone-wolf terrorism. The potential consequences of this cut could be dire as communities seek to safeguard against threats.

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The Trump administration's decision to eliminate the $18 million Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program has raised alarms among experts and former officials. They argue that this vital program, which empowers local initiatives to combat radicalization, is crucial in the face of escalating lone-wolf terrorism. The potential consequences of this cut could be dire as communities seek to safeguard against threats.