Biden at State of the Union: "The answer is to fund the police"

What they're saying: "We should all agree: The answer is not to defund the police," Biden said. "The answer is to fund the police with the resources and training they need to protect our communities."

• He noted that the American Rescue Plan provided $350 billion for local governments to hire more police and invest in "proven strategies like community violence interruption."
• "So let’s not abandon our streets — or choose between safety and equal justice," he said. "Let’s come together to protect our communities, restore trust, and hold law enforcement accountable." 

Between the lines: His rhetoric may increase friction with some liberal colleagues — including Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) and other members of the Squad.

The bottom line: Without federal legislation, the White House and Democrats in Washington will need to find a way to satisfy activists and organizers ahead of the midterms.