Tennessee Senator: We Must Honor Nashville Police, Not Defund Them

In this screenshot from the RNC’s livestream of the 2020 Republican National Convention, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) addresses the virtual convention on Aug. 26, 2020. Courtesy of the Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 Republican National Committee via Getty Images

Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) said that the Nashville Police officers who helped evacuate downtown Nashville before the bomb exploded on Christmas Day should be honored for their work instead of being under the threat of being defunded.

The Tennessee senator encouraged people to watch the press conference the six Nashville officers took part in on Sunday because she said it illustrates their humanity and the choices they’re faced with.