The Trump administration plans to cut funding for a DHS grant program designed to prevent attacks perpetrated by lone individuals, rather than organized groups. This decision follows scrutiny of the program, despite receiving 178 applications in 2024 requesting nearly $99 million in funding, with only $18 million allocated for grants.
The program funds state and local efforts to identify radicalizing individuals, with DHS citing a 2022 case where it helped prevent a school shooting.
Former DHS official Cohen said, “The threat is growing,” and Bill Braniff said, “Then you believe in prevention,” highlighting the program’s importance.
Ending the program may weaken efforts to detect emerging threats amid rising attacks, according to former officials who call the move short-sighted.
