Trump signs executive orders on cashless bail, special National Guard units and flag burning

Trump signed executive orders targeting public safety, eliminating cashless bail nationwide and in Washington, D.C., citing risks of releasing suspects without bail. He claimed this policy shift is politically popular, comparing it to debates over transgender athletes. “This is another ‘men in women’s sports’ thing,” Trump stated, asserting public support.

The orders task the Department of Defense with forming specialized National Guard units to address public disorder, with troops now carrying firearms, including handguns and rifles. A White House aide confirmed these units will be trained for “public order issues,” countering critics who argue troops lack policing skills. The U.S.