President Donald Trump signed an executive order eliminating cashless bail for suspects in Washington, D.C., and pushed to end the policy nationwide. He warned that states and cities refusing to comply could lose federal funding. Trump criticized the policy as dangerous, citing several high-profile crimes committed by individuals released without bail, particularly in New York City and Washington, D.C.

The executive order referenced multiple New York City cases, including a man freed without bail who smeared feces on a woman, another who killed a mother in front of her children just after release, and several assaults on NYPD officers. Trump highlighted these incidents to show what he called the “disastrous” impact of cashless bail.

Cases from Washington, D.C., were also cited. One man, released after assaulting an officer, was later charged in a fatal Metro train stabbing. Another was let out after attacking a daycare, only to assault teachers days later. A murder suspect awaiting trial committed further violent crimes while free. Trump emphasized these examples to support the crackdown.

During the same period, Trump praised a $50 billion AI data center project by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in Louisiana. He claimed the facility, covering over 80% of Manhattan’s size, marks a major U.S. technological leap. Trump added that four such centers were being developed and applauded Zuckerberg’s investment, calling it a win for American innovation.

Trump claimed the U.S. now leads China in AI development, though Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum cautioned that China still outpaces the U.S. in electricity output — crucial for powering AI systems. Burgum described the AI race as an existential issue, urging more focus on energy infrastructure.

Finally, Trump signed another order targeting American flag desecration. He directed the Department of Justice to prosecute flag burners and to pursue a reversal of the Supreme Court’s 1989 ruling. Violators would face one year in jail under the new policy.