Romney Reveals GOP Is Working on Police Reform Legislation

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) is revealing he is working with Republicans on a proposal for police reform while challenging President Donald Trump’s unwavering law and order rhetoric where Black Lives Matter protesters are concerned.

Romney revealed on Monday that he and Republican colleagues are preparing a proposed bill for police reform legislation.

The decision was made in an effort to take initiative and fill the gap in an area where Trump and Congressional Republicans have opted not to place focus on.

During a brief discussion with reporters in Washington, D.C., Romney shared his stance on prejudice, injustice, and police reform.

“I state the obvious, which is black lives matter. If there’s injustice, we want to correct that. If there’s prejudice, we want to change that. If there’s bias, we hope to give people a different perspective and we can provide a sense of equality among our people,” Romney said.

Romney stressed the importance of advocating for change and also noted the disconnect between the Republican party and the vast majority of black voters.

“I don’t know that I look at this matter from a political lens. My party obviously has an embarrassingly small share of African American votes. I certainly did in my election and we have since,” the Republican senator said. “I’d like to see that change.”

He went on to admit that his support