A majority of voters reject reducing police funding and moving that money to social services, despite a national push in recent weeks from activist groups and some politicians, according to an ABC/Washington Post poll released Tuesday. WHAT IT COULD MEANHowever, only 40 percent support cutting funding to police in order to spend more on social services, while 55 percent oppose such a move. Among Democrats, 59 support cutting funding, but only 14 percent of Republicans and 42 percent of independents. It led to nationwide protests and riots, as well as national calls for significant reform to policing methods. The ABC/Washington Post poll found that 52 percent oppose removing statues honoring Confederate generals, while 43 support it.

Source: Fox News July 21, 2020 12:55 UTC