The law enforcement tragedy in Burlington, Vermont should be a warning sign for Democrats around the country trying to defund the police and coddle criminals.
The story unfolded in three parts.
First, far-left Democrats in Burlington defunded the police – following the advice of Democrats like Kamala Harris and Joe Biden.
Far-left Democrats in Burlington, Vermont defunded the police in favor of “social and racial justice programs” and social workers.
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) December 17, 2021
But the city soon felt the disastrous consequences. pic.twitter.com/xD96nScaot
The disastrous consequences were quickly felt. Officers left the force, morale sank, routine patrols stopped, and residents did not feel safe.
Routine patrols stopped, and morale sank.
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) December 17, 2021
“We don’t feel safe in the evenings,” one resident said. pic.twitter.com/SKBUEpfR9E
Now, the city is scrambling to hire officers back – but the city’s Democrats are finding out it’s much easier to destroy than to build, especially after months of calling for defunding the police.
Burlington hired social workers to handle some calls — but “realizing there was a problem,” the city reversed course and is now scrambling to hire officers back.
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) December 17, 2021
“In other words, there are some unintended consequences.” pic.twitter.com/TvSvbRSlYH
Many cities took Harris and Biden’s advice, and Americans are suffering the devastating effects across the country. But even now, the Biden administration REFUSES to call on Democrat-run cities to stop defunding their police departments.
We need a president that will stop criminals and support the police. That’s not Joe Biden. Let Burlington be a warning.
