Most Americans Oppose Defunding the Police: Polls

Police officers deploy tear gas and pepper spray to corral protesters before detaining them during the sixth night of protests and violence following the death of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minn., on May 31, 2020. Charlotte Cuthbertson/The Epoch Times

Most Americans don’t agree with the “defund the police” movement, according to recent polls.

Nearly two-thirds, or 64 percent, said they oppose the movement in a new Ipsos poll commissioned by ABC News. Thirty-four percent said they support the movement while slightly more, 39 percent, support reducing the budget of their local police departments if the money is redirected to programs related to mental health, housing, and education.