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Tom Cotton: “As city halls abandoned or even opposed their own police forces in 2020, violent rioters and common criminals alike were…”

On the recordMay 6, 2025
As city halls abandoned or even opposed their own police forces in 2020, violent rioters and common criminals alike were emboldened.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas
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slate.com

Editor's note · Context

Cotton blames city leadership for rising crime due to reduced police support.

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