President Donald Trump has forcefully criticized the policy of cashless bail, attributing an increase in crime to its implementation, Breitbart reported.
Trump has urgently called for the abolition of cashless bail, linking it directly to rising crime and compromised public safety.
On Monday, via Truth Social, Trump expressed his concerns regarding cashless bail policies, which he holds responsible for the rising crime rates and threats to public safety across cities in the United States.
In previous campaign speeches and notably at a Bronx rally last year, Trump derided what he termed "radical left pro-crime policies" like cashless bail, highlighting their negative impact on urban areas such as New York.
He also referred to the tragic death of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, who was killed by an individual previously arrested 21 times, to articulate the consequences of failing cashless bail policies.
Illinois' move to abolish cash bail for most non-violent offenses in 2023, driven by a Democrat-controlled legislature and Governor J.B. Pritzker, also drew Trump's ire.
Patrick Kenneally, McHenry County State’s Attorney, has openly condemned Illinois' cashless bail system, describing its outcomes as "absurd" and "incoherent," reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with the policy’s results.
Illustrative cases in Illinois, such as James Tolbert and Juvenal Coronel, who continued to commit crimes after their releases, underscore the dysfunctional reoffending pattern under this system.
A study in Yolo County, California, showed over 70% of suspects released without bail reoffended, clearly supporting the arguments against the cashless bail system by showing significant hikes in crime rates.
"Crime in American Cities started to significantly rise when they went to CASHLESS BAIL," Trump has stated, emphasizing a direct correlation between the policy and increasing crime rates.
"The WORST criminals are flooding our streets and endangering even our great law enforcement officers. It is a complete disaster, and must be ended, IMMEDIATELY!" Trump accentuated the urgent need for policy overhaul.
In detailing the failures at a Bronx rally, Trump lamented the loss of NYPD Officer Diller, citing the repeated release of known offenders: "These dangerous and violent repeat offenders should never have been on our streets. Jonathan should be alive today, but they were released again and again and again."
The contention surrounding cashless bail policies is intensifying, with proponents arguing for its necessity to avoid income-based discrimination in the justice system, while detractors like Trump insist it fosters continuous crime.
His viewpoints resonate with many concerned about urban safety, particularly as national elections approach and public safety policies are hotly debated.
This ongoing discussion sees both supporters and detractors of cashless bail scrutinizing data and arguing over its implications, keeping it at the forefront of national discussions about criminal justice reform in America.
