HBO’s John Oliver Backs ‘Defund the Police’; It’s About ‘Systemic Racism’
John Oliver used Sunday’s edition of his HBO show, Last Week Tonight, to defend the Black Lives Matter movement and its specific demand to “defund the police.”
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Donald Trump: ‘LAW & ORDER, NOT DEFUND AND ABOLISH THE POLICE’
President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support for law enforcement on Monday, warning against the radical left’s demands to defund the police.
Minneapolis City Council Promises to Abolish the Police; ‘Police-free Future’
A veto-proof majority of the Democrat-dominated Minneapolis City Council promised a Black Lives Matter protest a “police-free future.”
Mayor Bill de Blasio Vows to Cut NYPD Funding While Violent Crime Soars
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is vowing to cut funding for the New York City Police Department (NYPD) even as violent crime soars.
Nicole Malliotakis: Democrat Max Rose ‘Disgrace’ for Marching with ‘Defund the Police’ Protesters
New York 11th congressional district Republican candidate Nicole Malliotakis labeled Rep. Max Rose (D-NY) a “disgrace” for marching with protesters that want to defund the police.
Joe Biden Declines to Stand Up Against Democrat Calls to ‘Defund Police’
Joe Biden’s campaign was asked Sunday to comment on the demands across the nation to defund the police, but he did not want to talk about it.
George Floyd’s Lawyer and Breitbart News’ Joel Pollak Discuss: Was ‘Chaos’ Necessary for Justice?
Lee Merritt, one of the lawyers representing the family of George Floyd, told Breitbart News on Sunday that the arrest of the four police officers involved in Floyd’s death only came about as a result of “chaos” nationwide.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Kneels, Appears to Cry at George Floyd’s Coffin
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) appeared to cry while wearing as mask as he knelt before George Floyd’s casket at Floyd’s memorial.
Poll: Public Trust in Local Police Drops, but Slightly
Americans’ confidence in their police departments has barely moved since 2014, even amid the national uproar over the police-caused death of a black man in Minneapolis, according to a June 3 poll by National Public Radio (NPR) and the PBS NewsHouse.
Connecticut Protesters Demand New Haven Police Be ‘Defunded’
Protesters in New Haven, Connecticut, Friday demanded the state defund the city’s police force and the money be redirected to city schools and affordable housing.
Minneapolis Officials Vow to ‘Dismantle’ Police Department
Minneapolis, Minnesota, city officials say the city will “dismantle” the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) and “replace” the agency.
Vox Writer Apologizes for Criticizing Calls to ‘Abolish the Police’
Zack Beauchamp, senior correspondent for left-wing “explainer” website Vox.com, apologized Thursday for criticizing calls by Democrats and Black Lives Matter activists to “abolish the police.”
