Trump Signs Exec. Orders: Cashless Bail, National Guard, Ban Burning US Flag/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Vice President JD Vance defended the Trump administration’s use of National Guard troops in U.S. cities, criticizing Democratic leaders for resisting federal intervention. President Trump escalated public safety actions, signing executive orders on flag burning, National Guard training, and cashless bail. Despite controversy, Trump framed these moves as politically popular and crucial for national security.
Public Safety Policy Quick Looks
- JD Vance said cities should welcome federal crime-fighting help
- Criticized Democrats for opposing National Guard deployments
- Trump signed orders on flag burning, guard training, and bail reform
- Vance praised Trump’s D.C. crackdown for saving lives
- Trump argued Biden’s pardons are politically biased and ineffective
- New National Guard units to specialize in civil order management
- Trump proposed beautifying Washington with bipartisan funding
- Compared crime crackdown to politically successful transgender sports ban
- Declared he is “not a dictator,” despite backlash
- Warned Chicago may face troop deployment next
- Slammed media for “radical left” bias
- Claimed unrest in South Korea resembled a “Purge or Revolution”
- Special envoy Keith Kellogg discussed Ukraine-Russia peace efforts
- New executive order targets cashless bail policies
Deep Look: Vance, Trump Double Down on Crime Policies and Federal Power
WASHINGTON — August 25, 2025 – Vice President JD Vance staunchly defended the Trump administration’s aggressive approach to combating crime in major American cities, arguing that federal support through National Guard deployments is not only justified but necessary. Speaking from the White House, Vance took aim at Democratic leaders who’ve pushed back against military involvement, accusing them of prioritizing politics over public safety.
“They’re angrier about the fact that the president of the United States is offering to help than they are about the fact that murderers are running roughshod over their cities,” Vance said.
He added that people who once may have been victims of violent crime in Washington, D.C., are now “living, breathing,” thanks to Trump’s tough-on-crime policies. Vance asserted that communities should welcome federal assistance, not resist it.
Trump Signs Crime-Focused Executive Orders
President Trump, who returned to the Oval Office earlier this year, followed Vance’s remarks by signing several controversial executive orders aimed at reinforcing law and order:
- Flag Burning Ban
Trump signed an order instructing the Justice Department to treat flag burning as incitement to riot. Offenders would face a mandatory one-year jail term without parole. “Burning an American flag incites riots at levels we’ve never seen before,” Trump claimed. Although the move drew immediate constitutional questions — the 1984 Texas v. Johnson Supreme Court ruling protects flag burning under the First Amendment — Trump’s advisers argued the order would withstand legal scrutiny. - New National Guard Training
Another executive order mandates the Defense Department create specialized National Guard units nationwide to handle civil unrest and public order issues. Critics have warned that military personnel aren’t trained for policing roles, but Trump countered by calling for a modernized response force. The order also directs the Attorney General to review and potentially override local police directives that allegedly obstruct law enforcement efforts. - Crackdown on Cashless Bail
In an upcoming executive order, the administration plans to pull federal funding from cities and states that maintain cashless bail systems, arguing the policy contributes to recidivism and rising crime.
Trump’s Policy Moves Extend Beyond Crime
Trump also questioned the legitimacy of Biden-era pardons, claiming they benefited “very unpatriotic” individuals and may be nullified.
“It looks like those pardons are worthless,” Trump said, implying that prosecutions could still proceed.
In a separate initiative, Trump proposed a $2 billion beautification plan for Washington, D.C., focusing on roads and public spaces. He claimed Congress is fully supportive, stating:
“They’ll give us whatever money is needed.”
“I’m Not a Dictator,” Says Trump Amid Pushback
Addressing criticism that his approach is authoritarian, Trump insisted:
“I’m not a dictator. I’m a man with great common sense.”
Still, he repeated threats to send National Guard troops into cities like Chicago, further escalating the tension between federal and local governance.
He compared his law-and-order stance to his political success on transgender sports bans, saying Democrats were out of touch with mainstream Americans.
“This is another ‘men in women’s sports’ thing. Politically, it’s a winner.”
Media Attacks and South Korea Controversy
Trump began his Oval Office event by attacking the media, accusing reporters of covering his public safety measures unfairly.
“Many of you are corrupt, and there’s nothing we can do about it, but we keep winning.”
He also stirred controversy on the international stage by suggesting political unrest in South Korea resembled a “Purge or Revolution” ahead of a meeting with new South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
Envoy in Ukraine: Talks Still in Progress
Meanwhile, in Kyiv, Trump envoy Keith Kellogg said U.S. officials were working “very, very hard” to secure peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Though Trump announced efforts last week to initiate direct negotiations between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russian officials have downplayed expectations of an imminent summit.
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