WASHINGTON – House Republicans are using National Police Week to bash Democrats for allegedly pushing to “defund the police,” but Republicans themselves have repeatedly proposed funding cuts for police.
On Wednesday, during a news conference with local police officials from around the country, House Speaker Mike Johnson , a former chairman of the Republican Study Committee, said he was not familiar with the group’s latest budget, which is meant to showcase policy aspirations, not something that will get an actual vote on the House floor.
“These grants put officers on the streets and protect our citizens from criminals intent on harm,” Rep. Monica De La Cruz announcing grants for 13 officer positions at three police departments in her district. “I thank the Department of Justice for sending this money where it’s needed in South Texas and I thank the officers willing to step up and serve their communities.
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