Overview

• In a June 2020 radio interview, Harris supported reallocating police funds to community services.
• Harris's stance shifted after joining Biden's ticket, with the campaign clarifying she did not support defunding the police.
• Harris emphasized the need to reimagine public safety and criticized the militarization of police departments.
• The interview's resurfacing poses a challenge as Harris seeks the Democratic presidential nomination.
• Polling data shows limited public support for reducing police budgets, even during the height of the movement.