DOJ photo of President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr in the Oval Office.
The Justice Department declared three cities "anarchy zones," so that President Donald Trump can attempt to withdraw federal funds to Portland, Seattle and New York City.
Historian Joanne Freeman explained that New York City isn't in a state of anarchy, but that isn't Attorney General Bill Barr's point. He and Trump simply want to punish any opposition to the administration.
NYC isn’t in a state of anarchy. But that’s not the point. Outlawing & punishing opposition to the administration… https://t.co/oG1ADEvgpr— Dr. Joanne Freeman (@Dr. Joanne Freeman) 1600690412.0
Over the weekend, many enjoyed the weather in parks had socially distanced brunches and jaunts throughout the city. It made for a hilarious scene as Attorney General Bill Barr called such behavior "anarchy."
See the tweets below:
I was able to document the “anarchy” in NYC yesterday after my 5 mile bike ride with my son and wife yesterday. Tru… https://t.co/J2Vt1F6ZBe— Scott Hechinger (@Scott Hechinger) 1600698696.0
This is what anarchy in New York looks like https://t.co/kfkpLuyMjG— Kyle Harris (@Kyle Harris) 1600699965.0
ANARCHY IN NEW YORK CITY https://t.co/vALR8YimUT— Max Burns (@Max Burns) 1600699577.0
"Anarchist jurisdiction" makes us sound way more dope than we are I just took a peek outside -- look at this anarc… https://t.co/i4zHgsvEvv— Barred and Boujee (@Barred and Boujee) 1600697492.0
Much anarchy. Wow. https://t.co/aA55eDd3hA https://t.co/9nM1ey0BWR— Monica Castillo (@Monica Castillo) 1600697782.0
NYC - land of Anarchy. According to @TheJusticeDept https://t.co/EDXE4sYBLB— Kenny Burgos (@Kenny Burgos) 1600699842.0
I just stepped outside to enjoy the anarchy myself. I pulled my mask down to take a sip of coffee and someone shout… https://t.co/Ea0XoH0vlS— Laura Bassett (@Laura Bassett) 1600696391.0
Anarchy in New York log, Saturday, September 19, 2020: Things have devolved quickly. Today I fed a llama at the Q… https://t.co/rYm0TazK8u— Ben Collins (@Ben Collins) 1600696256.0
Total #Anarchy in #NYC! https://t.co/n9NGCC4i5R https://t.co/va9ZHsvsQg— Dave Snyder (@Dave Snyder) 1600700932.0
@JAMALIGLE NYC is filled with such anarchy that this weekend’s high tea was served with biscuits instead of scones. https://t.co/ATv2XvtgIh— David Gallaher (@David Gallaher) 1600696734.0
@daveweigel More anarchy in NYC. https://t.co/FQhrceVGqQ— James (@James) 1600700136.0
Out on the town having the time of my life with a bunch of anarchists. They're all just out of frame, committing an… https://t.co/Ga0yqlF8vA— dadvil pm (@dadvil pm) 1600699880.0
DOJ is right - the anarchy in NYC is out of control. Live shot from the Upper West Side: https://t.co/VjwB9hFVug— Meghan Morris (@Meghan Morris) 1600698639.0
@TheJusticeDept @HunterJCullen NYC anarchy. https://t.co/PsH5PmJBiQ— Brian Rose (@Brian Rose) 1600697752.0
Complete anarchy in crime-torn NYC urban hellhole. https://t.co/XgmqeiBil9— Pete Sikora (@Pete Sikora) 1600621873.0
@RoArquette Anarchy in the streets of NYC. 😍Ready to fight for what’s right. As soon as we finish this glass of Ch… https://t.co/s2msQ54rni— 🇺🇸BerthaMasonMD🇺🇸😷🍑🗳 (@🇺🇸BerthaMasonMD🇺🇸😷🍑🗳) 1600700889.0
@smilingrain122 @NBCNewYork *whispers* I’m really starting to think they don’t think they know what “anarchist” means.— Suzan Eraslan - Send Warnock and Ossoff to DC! (@Suzan Eraslan - Send Warnock and Ossoff to DC!) 1600696014.0
Total #Anarchy in #NYC! https://t.co/n9NGCC4i5R https://t.co/va9ZHsvsQg— Dave Snyder (@Dave Snyder) 1600700932.0
