CBS News polling analysis: What do people think of defunding law enforcement?

Some politicians and activists have called for defunding the FBI, while others have called for defunding the police. It turns out neither of these resonates much with the public.

Defunding the FBI is not a popular political stance with voters. Few would be more likely to back a candidate who supported this.

Some Republicans have called for defunding the FBI, but it’s not a candidate position that finds favor with most rank-and-file Republicans. Republicans would be less likely to back a candidate who called for defunding. Just a third would be more likely to vote for a political candidate who called for doing that. CONTINUED

Jennifer De Pinto, CBS News


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