White House blames ‘underfunding of some police departments’ for violent crime spike

White House press secretary Jen Psaki blamed the “underfunding” of some police forces for the spike in crime gripping America.

Throughout the White Home press briefing on Monday, Psaki was requested by Fox Information’ Peter Doocy on what the Biden administration believes is fueling the crime surge that has surprised Individuals.

Psaki pointed to “gun violence” as a “enormous purpose” for the uptick in crime in addition to the “underfunding of some police departments and their want for added assets.”

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The press secretary stated that President Biden has “advocated” for added assets for police “persistently” all through his multi-decade political profession and is one thing the White Home is aware of “we have to take motion on.”

White Home press secretary Jen Psaki speaks throughout a press briefing on the White Home in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2022.
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“And it’s completely true that he is not going to be glad or complacent when officers are being gunned down or when Individuals have to fret about whether or not they can safely journey the subway or bus,” Psaki stated, once more pointing to Biden’s pushing of police funding in his political profession. “That shouldn’t be a political problem.”

Doocy identified the nationwide homicide fee is about to hit its highest degree in 25 years and requested why Individuals don’t “see or hear extra” from Biden on the difficulty, to which Psaki stated Biden “has spoken to crime.”

“However I feel what persons are most centered on, as they need to be, are what actions he has taken,” Psaki responded, pointing to a number of areas the place the president has addressed police assets.

The White Home press secretary stated Biden has “advocated” for added assets for police “persistently” all through his political profession.
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A number of police departments throughout America noticed their funding slashed because the far-left “defund the police” motion gained steam, after the 2020 homicide of George Floyd.

Many outstanding Democrats — together with Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan — have been vocal proponents of the motion, pushing the thought on social media amid the protests.

Jason Rivera was killed within the line of obligation in New York Metropolis final week.
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The road of powerful questions comes after a bloody weekend that noticed a number of cops throughout the nation shot, including 22-year-old NYPD Officer Jason Rivera, who was killed whereas responding to a home dispute name.

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The Black Lives Matter chapter in Washington, D.C., lately expressed indignation that cops who’re shot within the line of obligation are robotically handled as “heroes” after an officer was shot and wounded Sunday night time in Northwest D.C.

Because the scene was nonetheless unfolding, Black Lives Matter D.C. took the chance to advertise its #StopMPD marketing campaign and warn in opposition to the unfold of “copaganda.” 

“That is the purpose we’ve been making for months,” the group tweeted Sunday night time. “Take a look at the response and protection tonight. Tear jerker press conferences and proclamations of heroes coming quickly. Think about if folks knew these of us’ names. Being Black in DC is extra harmful than any job.”

Fox Information’ Jessica Chasmar contributed reporting.