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CJ Pearson praised Trump for prioritizing public safety, emphasizing that stronger law enforcement policies benefit Black and minority communities who suffer most from violence. He rebuffed claims from MSNBC’s Simone Sanders that more police equal less safety, arguing that many black Americans want and deserve to feel safe in their neighborhoods. He criticized the "defund the police" movement, believing its roots lay in White liberal efforts that ignore the needs of Black communities.
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MSNBC’s Simone Sanders also voiced skepticism about increased policing, citing her experiences as a Black woman. She suggested that safety doesn’t always depend on police presence but rather on a reevaluation of what safety truly means.