His Department of Justice has gutted the number of inspectors who stop businesses from selling guns to criminals, cutting that workforce down by two thirds. And on top of that, Trump illegally froze or cancelled 3.8 billion in DOJ grant programs, including COPS grants. for our police departments that of course help communities hire and train police officers. I urge my colleagues to reject this misguided power grab. With that, I reserve my time. (12:41–12:55)
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Asserts that former President Trump illegally froze or cancelled $3.8 billion in Department of Justice grant programs, including COPS grants.
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