Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said on Wednesday that she supports the “spirit” of the “Defund The Police” movement, but not the actual idea eliminating funding …
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said on Wednesday that she supports the “spirit” of the “Defund The Police” movement, but not the actual idea eliminating funding to law enforcement agencies.
Speaking during an interview with The Root on Instagram, Whitmer said that to her, the movement – which has taken on more resonance since the protests following the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor – is about reallocating resources and money from law enforcement in social services.
“The spirit as you just articulated is really just about reprioritizing and rebuilding communities, not just policing,” Whitmer said.
