Trump’s Police Reform Executive Order Gets Varied Response From Lawmakers

Trump’s Police Reform Executive Order Gets Varied Response From Lawmakers
Surrounded by members of law enforcement, President Donald Trump signs an executive order on "Safe Policing for Safe Communities" during an event in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, on June 16, 2020. Alex Wong/Getty Images
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Lawmakers had varied responses to President Donald Trump’s executive order on policing, ranging from praise to harsh criticism, divided along party lines.

Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order on policing in an attempt to build trust between communities and law enforcement, following weeks of protests over the death of George Floyd, a Minneapolis resident who died last month in police custody.
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Masooma Haq began reporting for The Epoch Times from Pakistan in 2008. She currently covers a variety of topics including U.S. government, culture, and entertainment.
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