President Donald Trump is standing with America’s police and crime victims—while Democrats keep standing with criminals.
Philadelphia Police Captain John Hoyt praised Trump’s new executive order ending cashless bail in Washington, D.C., calling it a “long-overdue” victory for law and order.
Trump Ends Dangerous Cashless Bail in D.C.
Trump’s executive order, signed Monday, directs federal agencies to withhold funding from states and cities that impose cashless bail policies. These soft-on-crime policies let dangerous offenders walk free the same day they’re arrested—putting innocent families at risk.
Hoyt told Newsmax the president’s move sends a strong signal: “Crime will not be tolerated in our nation’s capital.”
“The biggest takeaway is that criminals in that city are finally being told their behavior won’t be accepted. I respect the president for taking that stand,” Hoyt said. “Too many politicians like to pretend they care about public safety, which is ironic considering their track record of defunding police.”
Police: Victims Deserve Protection, Not Criminals
Hoyt, who also serves as a national vice president of the Fraternal Order of Police, blasted the justice system for prioritizing offenders over victims.
“In my 26 years, what I’m most disappointed in is how we treat victims. If we spent half the effort on helping victims that we do on protecting offenders, America would be in far better shape,” he said.
The Revolving Door of Crime Must End
Cashless bail policies have created a revolving door for criminals, Hoyt explained.
“Imagine being the victim of a robbery, and then seeing that same criminal back on your street days later. What kind of message does that send to good, law-abiding citizens?”
Trump Restores Common Sense
Police leaders say President Trump’s executive order restores balance, putting public safety first.
Hoyt praised Trump for “taking a step forward” that gives police and victims confidence justice will finally be served.
“President Trump is proving once again that victims—not criminals—deserve justice. This is a return to common sense.”