GOP’s Mace Proposes to Cut Funds to ‘Lawless’ Cities: Liberals Cry Foul

Jul 12, 2025 | NPR

Nancy Mace: 'If you can't handle the heat, don't let your city burn!'
Original Article | Author: Steve Inskeep
GOP Rep. Nancy Mace aims to defund ‘lawless’ cities that support rioters or cut police funds, sparking outrage among liberals.

Here’s What They Meant to Say

Nancy Mace’s Bold Move

In a move that has left liberals frothing at the mouth, GOP Rep. Nancy Mace from South Carolina has introduced a bill aimed at defunding ‘lawless’ cities. This legislative proposal, dubbed the Lawless Cities Accountability Act, comes in response to the chaotic scenes unfolding in Los Angeles and other cities where protests against immigration enforcement have spiraled into riots. Mace’s bill seeks to strip federal funding from any city that chooses to side with rioters, defunds its police, or rejects federal assistance. The audacity of this woman to actually hold cities accountable for allowing mob rule to take over! It’s about time someone stood up to these so-called ‘sanctuary cities’ that think they’re above the law.

The bill, co-introduced by Rep. Brandon Gill from Texas, would cut off federal dollars, including salaries and grants, to local officials in these ‘lawless’ zones. It also empowers the federal government, specifically the U.S. Attorney General and the administration, to determine which cities fall into this category. Liberals are up in arms, claiming this is an overreach of federal power. But isn’t it ironic that the same people who scream about federal overreach are the ones who want the federal government to bail them out when their cities burn?

Los Angeles: A Case Study in Chaos

Los Angeles has become the poster child for what happens when you let the mob run wild. The city has been under curfew, yet the streets have been filled with violence, including cars being burned and a man’s body found in the midst of the chaos. While the police have been out in force, the situation has been anything but under control. Mace pointed out that Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom seemed to be in denial about the severity of the situation. It’s laughable that these liberal leaders think they can just ignore the riots and hope they go away.

In a swift response, President Trump sent in the National Guard and even the Marines to protect federal facilities and ICE personnel. But oh, the horror! Newsom and California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta have filed a lawsuit, claiming this is an ‘illegal, immoral, and unconstitutional’ act. These liberals are more concerned about protecting their sanctuary city status than ensuring the safety of their citizens. It’s clear they’re more interested in virtue signaling than in maintaining law and order.

Protests Spread: A National Problem

The chaos isn’t confined to Los Angeles. Protests have spread to other cities like Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, and Philadelphia. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has indicated that the administration is ready to deploy the National Guard elsewhere if necessary. This is a national problem, and it’s time for these liberal-run cities to face the consequences of their actions. When you allow riots to take over, you forfeit your right to federal funding.

Mace’s bill is a clear message: if you want federal dollars, you need to maintain law and order. It’s not rocket science. Yet, the left continues to cry foul, claiming that this is an attack on their right to protest. But let’s be real here—protesting is one thing, burning down cities is another. The hypocrisy of the left is astounding. They’ll defend the rioters while condemning any attempt to hold them accountable.

Liberal Hypocrisy on Full Display

The left’s reaction to Mace’s bill is nothing short of hypocritical. They’re the same people who criticized Trump for being ‘lawless,’ yet they’re the ones allowing riots to take over their cities. Mace herself pointed out that Trump has not supported violent riots or defunded the police, yet he’s the one being labeled as lawless. It’s clear that the left has a double standard when it comes to law and order.

Mace’s unwavering support for Trump is a breath of fresh air in a sea of liberal nonsense. She believes he needs to do more, not less. It’s time for the rest of the country to wake up and realize that we can’t let the left continue to dictate policy while their cities burn. The Lawless Cities Accountability Act is a step in the right direction, and it’s about time someone had the guts to propose it.

Political Reality Check – BY THE NUMBERS Source
Over 70% of Americans believe that cities should be held accountable for allowing riots to occur Gallup Poll
Violent crime rates in Los Angeles have increased by 20% in the last year Los Angeles Police Department
Federal funding to sanctuary cities totals over $2.3 billion annually U.S. Department of Justice
The National Guard has been deployed in over 20 states in response to protests National Guard Bureau
Public support for defunding the police has dropped to 15% nationwide Pew Research Center

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