President Trump says administration will 'do everything in its power' to defund Seattle

SEATTLE (KOMO) — President Donald Trump said in a tweet Wednesday evening his administration will "do everything in its power" to defund Seattle and other major cities due to ongoing protests. "My Administration will do everything in its power to prevent weak mayors and lawless cities from taking Federal dollars while they let anarchists harm people, burn buildings, and ruin lives and businesses. We’re putting them on notice today. @RussVought45," Trump said in a tweet. An exclusive report from the New York Post said Trump is ordering the federal government to begin the process of Seattle, New York City and two other cities where officials allowed “lawless” protests and cut police budgets amid rising violent crime.