The U.S. Justice Department is formally labeling New York City as an anarchist jurisdiction, prompting quick criticism from Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio
A report mentions the huge surge in shootings, funding cut to the NYPD and the City permitting violence. Attorney General William Bar made a statement threatening to withhold federal aid. Mayor de Blasio dismissed the threat.
“This is just another one of President Trump’s games. It’s thoroughly political. It’s part of his campaign strategy. It makes no sense. It’s not based inn the facts in the least. It’s insulting to the people of New York City.”
Governor Cuomo weighed in, saying the state beat the Trump Administration in court on a previous similar situation and says the state will win again in court if it comes down to that.