What he called them · First term · № 101

In his words

Signed a memo to cut funds to 'anarchist jurisdictions,' naming Portland, Seattle and New York

“persistent and outrageous acts of violence and destruction have continued unabated in many of America's cities, such as Portland, Seattle, and New York”

Said

September 2, 2020, Presidential memorandum

Subject

Portland, Seattle, New York City and Washington, D.C.

Target

American cities

Place

New York City, Portland, Seattle

Topic

Justice & the courts

Era

First term

What happened

The memo directed the attorney general to list jurisdictions that 'have refused to undertake reasonable measures to counteract these criminal activities (anarchist jurisdictions)' and told agencies to review their federal funding. It also said Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser 'allowed rioters and anarchists to engage in violence and destruction.' On Sept. 21, 2020 the Justice Department named New York City, Portland and Seattle. Gov. Jay Inslee called it 'baseless, petty and divisive'; Wheeler called it 'dangerous, destructive and divisive.'

Sources

1. Memorandum on Reviewing Funding to State and Local Government Recipients That Are Permitting Anarchy, Violence, and Destruction in American Cities Trump White House Archives, Sep 2, 2020
2. New York City, Portland, and Seattle deemed by DOJ as 'anarchist jurisdictions' ABC7, Sep 21, 2020