Trump Administration Cuts DHS Grants Meant to Prevent Political Violence

DHS rescinded millions in prevention grants just months before high-profile political assassinations, leaving schools and local governments struggling to maintain early-warning systems.

By Brian Daitzman

In Franklin, New Hampshire, a desk sits empty — space earmarked for an assistant principal, a role the district never hired after Washington withdrew its support.

The vacancy traces back to a single letter. Last summer, the Department of Homeland Security canceled a $486,386 prevention grant that had been covering the salaries of three c…