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Trump Administration Cuts $158M in Gun Violence Funding

7/30/2025

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Since President Trump assumed office, the U.S. government slashed over $158 million in funding for gun violence prevention. This drastic cut comes in the wake of a tragic shooting in Manhattan that claimed four lives. The Justice Department claims the grants no longer fit their objectives, even as gun violence continues to surge across the nation.

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Since President Trump assumed office, the U.S. government slashed over $158 million in funding for gun violence prevention. This drastic cut comes in the wake of a tragic shooting in Manhattan that claimed four lives. The Justice Department claims the grants no longer fit their objectives, even as gun violence continues to surge across the nation.