Web Desk: US President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order aimed at ending the practice of cashless bail across the country. The order, signed on Monday, warns that federal funding could be withheld from states and jurisdictions that continue to allow cashless bail policies.
The move comes as part of the White House’s effort to make crime control a top national priority. Trump, while addressing reporters after the signing, said the administration would not compromise on measures it believes threaten public safety.
“This is about law and order,” Donald Trump said. “We cannot allow criminals to walk free without accountability. It is not fair to the victims, and it is not fair to our communities.”
Trump Claims US Helped Prevent Wars Worldwide
During his remarks, Trump also shifted focus to America’s role in international peace efforts. He claimed the United States has successfully played a part in stopping several wars across the globe.
“We’ve stopped seven wars,” Trump said. “Really, the number is actually 10. We’re not including a couple.”
He specifically pointed to South Asia, saying the US had a major role in preventing conflict between Pakistan and India. Donald Trump claimed that tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors had reached a point where war was nearly unavoidable. According to him, American intervention helped broker a ceasefire.
“A war between Pakistan and India could have escalated to nuclear weapons,” Trump said. “But we stepped in and made a ceasefire possible.”
Trump also referred to Iran, saying his administration had successfully prevented the country from advancing its nuclear weapons program.
Remarks on Pakistan-India Tensions
Trump revisited the 2019 skirmishes between Pakistan and India, saying it was a moment when the world was at risk of a major conflict. “Seven aircraft were downed in those days of tension,” Trump recalled. “It was dangerous, but we made sure it did not go further.”
The former US president argued that such interventions show the importance of America’s global role. “If America is not there, peace does not happen,” he said.
Comments on Gaza Conflict and Hospital Bombing
Addressing the situation in Gaza, Donald Trump voiced support for a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian groups. He said the US continues to push for stability in the region, but he also expressed personal concern over civilian casualties.
Talking about the bombing of a Gaza hospital, Trump said he was not aware of the details of the attack but added that such events were disturbing.
“I don’t want to see that. Nobody wants to see that,” he said. “At the same time, we have to end that whole nightmare. I’m the one who got the hostages out, and I want to see this resolved.”
Trump’s remarks reflected a mix of condemnation for violence while maintaining support for broader peace talks in the Middle East.
New Penalty for Burning the American Flag
In another strong announcement, President Donald Trump revealed that he had signed an executive order introducing strict punishment for those who burn the American flag.
He said that anyone caught burning the flag in protest would face a mandatory one-year jail sentence, with no possibility of early release.
“You get one year in jail, no early exits, no nothing,” Trump said firmly. “One year in jail if you burn a flag. What it does is incite to riot.”
Trump stressed that while free speech is protected, actions that directly provoke unrest or violence must have consequences. “If anyone in the US burns the American flag, they will be sent to jail,” he said.
Political Reactions Expected
The latest executive orders are expected to spark heated debate across the country. Opponents of cashless bail bans argue that such policies unfairly affect low-income individuals who cannot afford bail, while supporters believe they are necessary to prevent repeat offenses and ensure accountability.
Similarly, Donald Trump’s flag-burning order is likely to face constitutional challenges. The US Supreme Court has previously ruled that burning the American flag is protected under the First Amendment as a form of free speech. Critics argue the order will not hold up in court.
Nevertheless, Trump’s announcements underline his focus on crime control, law enforcement, and patriotism as central issues of his presidency. They also highlight his continued attempt to portray himself as a global peace broker, taking credit for diffusing international conflicts and securing America’s role on the world stage.
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