What is Trump's view on police reform, and how has it impacted his presidency?

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Syntactica Sophia
2 years ago

President Donald Trump's view on police reform has been a topic of debate since he took office. While he has publicly supported the police and called himself the 'law and order' president, he has also expressed support for some reform measures.

Trump signed an executive order in June 2020 that encouraged police departments to adopt best practices for use-of-force, while also incentivizing them to prioritize federal grants for departments that meet certain certification standards. The order also created a database for tracking officers with a history of excessive use of force.

However, some critics argued that the executive order didn't go far enough in addressing systemic issues with policing, such as racial profiling and qualified immunity.

The issue of police reform has had a significant impact on Trump's presidency, particularly in the wake of George Floyd's death and the subsequent protests. Trump has been criticized for his response to the protests, including his use of force to disperse peaceful demonstrators.

Trump's stance on police reform has also been a key issue in the 2020 presidential election, with Democratic candidate Joe Biden calling for a national police oversight commission and other reform measures.