Omar ‘Should be embarrassed’ She Wants To Defund Police, GOP Opponent Says
Lacy Johnson, Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Republican opponent vying for Minnesota’s fifth district’s congressional seat, posted a thread on Twitter Sunday night in response to the Minneapolis City Council’s move to proceed with voting to disband the police in response to the death of George Floyd. Omar, who is backing the move, is an ’embarrassment,’ Johnson said.
The City Council has garnered a veto-proof majority of members’ support for the action.
The following is Johnson’s Twitter thread:
By simply throwing out our current policing system, that tells me they lack care and concern for our public safety system.
We are a nation of laws and the laws must be equally enforced.
There are common sense measures and steps that can be taken to address concerns.
— Lacy Johnson (@LacyJohnsonMN) June 8, 2020
Companies and tourist alike will not want to invest in or visit our community.
Criminals will take advantage of a weak policing infrastructure and will overtake our community.
Big government has rarely proven to be expedient at implementing anything at this scale.
— Lacy Johnson (@LacyJohnsonMN) June 8, 2020
The decision you make today will affect a generation of all citizens to come.
— Lacy Johnson (@LacyJohnsonMN) June 8, 2020
Omar recently told constituents that she’s backing the move, calling the MPD “rotten to the root” and a “cancer” that must be removed. The City’s Mayor Jacob Frey, however, couldn’t commit to such a sweeping overhaul.
When this whole thing fails, take note that Congresswoman Ilhan Omar also supports the dismantling of the Minneapolis Police Department. pic.twitter.com/cW3O745oq5
— Benny (@bennyjohnson) June 8, 2020
Johnson has received President Donald Trump’s endorsement for the race. The Minnesota state primary is set for August 11, 2020.
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