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Cardi B takes Joe Biden to task over decaying American cities, Internet says they're all preparing for Gavin Newsom

Cardi B criticized NYC's budget cuts and slammed Joe Biden for funding wars while American cities are suffering

BRONX, NEW YORK: Rapper Cardi B is deeply concerned about the sweeping budget cuts in New York City that will affect NYC's police department, schools, sanitation, and more. The 31-year-old harshly criticized the proposed budget cuts during an Instagram live. She even called out President Joe Biden for neglecting the decaying cities while funding wars.

Her livestream was later reposted on social media and sparked an intense discussion.

Cardi B's outburst comes after NYC Mayor Eric Adams unveiled the first round of the budget cuts on November 16, citing the migrant crisis.

Cardi B calls out leaders for budget cuts on essential departments

The Grammy Award winner was furious over the billions of dollars in budget cuts that could affect public safety. Before delivering the message, she said, "If something happens to me, it's because I'm speaking truth…"

"120 million budget cut on schools, libraries, police department and sanitation, b***h New York is already f*****g super dirty," the rapper said. "How is there 100 million dollar budget cut in New York City for f*****g schools, library, police safety, and sanitation, yet Joe Biden is talking about "yeah, we can fund two wars."

According to the Department of Education, there would be a $120 million cut to pre-K and 3-K programs. The next five classes in the police academy are canceled, and the number of police officials will also reduce from 33,541 to about 29,000 in the fiscal year starting July 2024.

Cardi B slammed the officials, questioning them about her family's future. "What's going to happen to my nieces, what's going to happen to my nephews, what's going to happen to my cousins, my aunts, my friends that are living in the hood," said the 'Bodak Yellow' rapper. "I'm from the Bronx, I don't want to see my s**t affected."

According to a CBS report, there will be a $5.5 million cut to sanitation, increasing the concerns of NYC turning into a dirty and potentially dangerous city.

"Everybody be like "New York is dirty," and it is dirty, and we're going to get even dirtier with the f*****g budget cut," the singer lashed out.

She continued speaking about her worries over the likely upcoming sanitation issues. "Crimes are gonna go through the roof because there is a police safety budget cut and on top of that there's a sanitation f*****g budget cut so that means we're gonna be drowning in rats."

She also warned that other states would also face similar budget cuts shortly. "Mayor Eric said it, there's a budget cut going on in New York and little by little it's going to go in y'alls states."

"The mayor says $120 million budget cut, and trust me, if they're making a big a** budget cut in New York City, watch it's going to start going to your state. We can't fund these wars, we can barely f*****g fund this country," Cardi B added.

Internet reacts to Cardi B's rant

Netizens were quick to give their opinions on Cardi B's concerns, saying everyone is preparing for Gavin Newsom to come to power.

One user said, "Don't be fooled. When Newsom steps in, they will side with him."

Another said, "Am I sensing a bit of voter remorse?"

"Interesting how they are all suddenly turning on him now…," said one user.

"Yeah I think it’s safe to say by now that he will not be running in the next election. The only question right now is who," another claimed.

"Quite a statement that she feels being honest will possibly bring harm to her and family," said another user.