Posted on 07/15/2020 6:47:07 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
The National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) endorsed President Donald Trump for president on Wednesday, abandoning their previous support of former Vice President Joe Biden.
“Our endorsement recognizes your steadfast and very public support for our men and woman on the front lines, especially during this time of unfair and inaccurate opprobrium being directed at our members by so many,” the letter from NAPO President Michael McHale read.
NAPO has endorsed President Trump in his reelection campaign. Here is our endorsement letter which was issued following today's meeting. pic.twitter.com/mf6ZUTf10l
— NAPO (@NAPOpolice) July 15, 2020
NAPO previously endorsed the Obama-Biden presidential ticket in both 2008 and 2012 and did not endorse a candidate in 2016.
The organization represents more than 1,000 police associations and 241,000 sworn officers.
The letter cited the Justice Department under Trump for prosecuting individuals attacking police officers, signing the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act, and support for the 9/11 first responders fund as more reasons for their support.
The Trump campaign welcomed the news in a statement:
“Joe Biden has done nothing to stop his party’s ‘defund the police’ movement and remains silent as police officers across the country are being attacked by violent rioters and protesters,” Trump 2020 Senior Advisor for Law Enforcement and Labor Unions Bob Paduchik said in a statement. “This endorsement for President Trump highlights that as the Law and Order President, he is defending the hardworking people who risk their own lives every day to keep our communities safe.”
(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...
That endorsement should be in every Trump ad through November.
When the large city Police Unions start backing Trump AND PUTTING THEIR MONEY into the campaign, I’ll believe they care about their officers. Who will be the first big, RAT managed city to jump ship?
Good for President Trump. Good news.
One good, just, normal action. When was the last one? Maybe January, 2020? Since then Americans have gone crazy. News usually has at least one “you aren’t going to believe this but....”story each day.
A great endorsement. Police know who their friends are.
This is a wonderful endorsement. I predict the NYPD Union will back him next week.
Prog de-funding efforts will be through the roof.
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A big deal!
Now that scares me a bit.
It has to do with labor negotiations not law enforcement.
Are they defunding Biden?
Good news
“Welcome to the party pal!’’
Good. It’s fair and right.
That’s great news!
The union is in trouble now dont they know Biden is ahead by 20 points
“Police know who their friends are.”
Let them show us by sniffing out and nabbing election-fraudsters! We all have a role to play.
I support our law enforcement!
Now watch for the leftist International Association of Chiefs of Police to come out for Biden. Always against strong, pro-law enforcement presidents in recent years.
Yep. Even the police unions know what the result of a Biden victory would be.
Seismic stiffs are happening. Seismic. Demoncats are going DOWN
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