On the recordJune 9, 2020
The mayor of Los Angeles defunded the police department. I just wanted to make note that he absolutely did not defund the police department.
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congress.govThe mayor of Los Angeles defunded the police department. I just wanted to make note that he absolutely did not defund the police department.
Clarifying that the LA mayor reduced police funding but did not defund it.
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