in What context did Biden say the law enforcement "the enemy"? Biden said that local law enforcement using "an up-armored Humvee" in a neighborhood looks "like the military invading," adding, "They become the enemy." What does Biden say about the police? Biden campaign spokesperson Rosemary Boeglin told us in a statement: "For years, Biden has opposed providing police with equipment that only belongs in war zones — and was remarking that doing so can create and deepen divides between communities and the officers who serve them. That's why Biden has long advocated for community policing strategies that strengthen relationships and foster trust." Was Joe Biden's comment on law enforcement taken out of context? Yes In an interview with activist Ady Barkan on July 8, Biden discussed how a community could see law enforcement if officers arrive in armored vehicles.

Biden states, "Surplus military equipment for law enforcement: they don't need that. The last thing you need is an up-armored Humvee coming into a neighborhood; it's like the military invading. They don't know anybody; they become the enemy. They're supposed to be protecting these people."

Hence, he is not specifically calling law enforcement the enemy, but the idea of them being in military armored vehicles could potentially make communities feel uneasy.
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