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66 Percent of Americans Oppose Defunding the Police, up From Last Month: Survey

66 Percent of Americans Oppose Defunding the Police, up From Last Month: Survey
A police officer stands watch as a looted pawn shop burns behind them, in Minneapolis, Minn., on May 28, 2020. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
7/22/2020|Updated: 7/22/2020

In a sign that public animus is beginning to grow against anti-police protests, a new poll revealed that 66 percent of Americans are opposed to defunding or abolishing the police.

The “defund the police” cry has been commonplace at Black Lives Matter protests that were sparked in the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis in May. Several city councils in various cities have proposed measures to either divert funding away from police departments or dismantle the law enforcement agencies entirely.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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