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Hank Johnson: “Our courthouses are crumbling, but he's ending the leases…”

Featuring: Hank Johnson, Democratic | U.S. House Georgia, District 4

Hank Johnson Addresses Judicial Funding and Security Concerns in D.C. Hearing

Published June 24, 2025 | Video Starts at 02:48

Cyberattacks on sensitive judiciary systems are on the rise. The but the Trump administration is taking apart our cybersecurity infrastructure that keeps us safe. Even our buildings aren't safe from Donald Trump. Our courthouses are crumbling, but he's ending the leases for courthouses and buildings that are in use for the American people. One might think that programs guaranteed under the Constitution would be an exception, but that doesn't appear to be the case either. (02:48–02:58)

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Claims Trump is ending leases for courthouses and buildings in use, despite their poor condition.

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