NW Twin Cities

Eric Lucero, a public figure known for his commentary on law enforcement and policy issues, recently shared his thoughts on social media regarding the impact of police defunding in various cities. His series of tweets reflect concerns about resource allocation and crime rates.

On July 9, 2025, Lucero commented on the challenges faced by law enforcement due to reduced resources. He stated that "Law enforcement is handcuffed with less resources to respond due to defund police efforts in blue cities across the country."

Later that day, at 14:21 UTC, he posted another tweet expressing intrigue over a particular issue without providing specific details. Lucero wrote "Huh, this potentially explains a lot."

In a subsequent post at 15:20 UTC, Lucero addressed the situation in Minneapolis specifically. He remarked that "Well golly gee, MPLS Democrats defund the police, result = drugs and crime skyrocket, now more police needed to stop lawbreakers."

Minneapolis has been at the center of discussions around police funding and community safety since the events following George Floyd's death in May 2020.