Sen. Tim Scott explains how GOP's police reform bill leverages funding to 'compel' change
Though conservatives nationwide continue to condemn progressive-led calls to"defund the police" as part of the effort to reform law enforcement in the wake of George Floyd's killing, the Senate's lone Black Republican explained Sunday how his new bill leverages federal money in an attempt to push agencies to make use-of-force changes.
If local departments don’t comply with the law, they won’t be eligible for federal funds. https://t.co/pjcwTFKRzv pic.twitter.com/ujJdBmXlrp Scott's unique perspective within his party has placed him at the forefront of reform efforts in recent weeks, as racial unrest has gripped the nation following deaths of Floyd in Minneapolis, and of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta.
"The president has said things that I have found offensive. I've spoken out against those things publicly, and I also called him and we had constructive conversations," Scott said. During his appearance on"This Week," Scott was also asked about the revelations about Trump included in a new book by former national security adviser John Bolton. In response, the senator said he would have preferred they had been discussed during congressional testimony, as opposed to a medium through which Bolton is enriching himself.
— This Week June 21, 2020 "I do wish that Mr. Bolton would have come into the House under oath and testified," Scott said."The problem is that when you're selling it in a book, you're not putting yourself in a position to be cross-examined. So for $29.95 he can monetize his national security clearance, but under oath he would have had an opportunity to answer questions, and not just make assertions.
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