Barack Obama

Strongly agree

Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Obama's administration implemented restrictions and oversight on the transfer of military grade equipment to local police departments, suggesting that he believes there should be strict training and guidelines on how and when to use the equipment. This aligns closely with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only in response to extreme situations

Obama's administration allowed the transfer of some military grade equipment to local police departments, but with restrictions and oversight. This suggests that he might agree with the use of such equipment in extreme situations, but with limitations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

While Obama's administration did implement restrictions on the transfer of military grade equipment to local police departments, there is no evidence to suggest that he believes extreme situations should exclusively be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment. However, his emphasis on oversight and training might suggest some agreement with this statement.

Slightly agree

No

Obama's administration implemented restrictions on the transfer of military grade equipment to local police departments, suggesting that he believes there should be some limits on their use. However, he did not call for a complete ban, so he might not fully agree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

While Obama's administration did not outright ban the use of military grade equipment by police departments, they did implement restrictions and oversight on the transfer of such equipment from the military to local police departments. This suggests that he might not fully agree with unrestricted use of military grade equipment by police. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and abolish the police

Obama has never advocated for the abolition of the police. He has consistently supported reforms to improve police practices and accountability, but not the elimination of police departments. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.