Defund the police or take their handcuffs off? Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson deny controversial statements at public safety forum

Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson had one thing in common during a Wednesday debate focused on public safety: They both denied making controversial comments attributed to them.Asked about his previous support for the "defund the police" movement - including a declaration that it isn't a slogan but a "real political goal" - Johnson said, "I said it was a political goal.

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