Progressive Democrat Clings to Toxic Slogan Ahead of Midterms...and Her Party Isn't Happy About It
TownhallSep 09, 2021
The Facts
Nancy Pelosi has denounced defunding the police amid a push of the policy by progressive Democrats.
Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) has said she will continue using the slogan ahead of the 2022 midterms, despite facing pressure not to.
The Spin
Right narrative
Bush and the rest of 'the squad' are hypocrites who've spent thousands hiring private security for themselves. While they call to defund the police, crime has rocketed across the US.
Left narrative
Legislation advancing racial equality has stalled and discriminative police tactics are continuing to kill Black Americans. Defund the police means invigorating preventative measures to protect minorities from continuing oppression.