The White House defended President Joe Biden's policy prescriptions to counter crime after the more liberal Democrat in the race to become Chicago's next mayor won, despite previously endorsing redirecting funding from police departments.

Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre distanced herself from speculation Biden would reconsider his approach before next year's elections.

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"He believes that we should fund the police and give law enforcement the resources they need for effective policing," she told reporters Wednesday. "That is something that the president has been very vocal about and has taken action."

Jean-Pierre cited Community Oriented Policing Services programs and $350 million in funding provided through the American Rescue Plan Act, which local governments could have used "to keep cops on beat."

"The president has been very clear about this ... and making sure that American families and communities are protected and feel safe, and he's going to continue to do that work," she said.

Jean-Pierre denied being more "laudatory" of Wisconsin Judge Janet Protasiewicz's win in her race for a seat on the state's Supreme Court than Illinois county commissioner Brandon Johnson's victory in Chicago.

"The president sends his congratulations to Chicago Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson," she said. "The president looks forward to working with him to deliver for the people in Chicago."

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"Mayor-Elect Johnson is a former teacher and a union organizer," she added. "His victory is a testament to the strength and organizing power of our educators. And that's something that we saw yesterday."

Johnson, a former Chicago public school teacher, overcame a fundraising disadvantage against Paul Vallas, the one-time CPS CEO, and city budget director, to win 51% to 49% or by 16,000 votes. Their race was primarily defined by their respective positions regarding crime, with Johnson contending with past comments he made about defunding police departments. Instead, in his campaign, he underscored his hopes to hire more detectives while addressing mental health.