‘President Trump’s history of support for the men and women of Law Enforcement is unmatched,’ said IUPA President Sam Cabral.
The International Union of Police Associations (IUPA) announced on Tuesday that it’s endorsing former President Donald Trump for president in the 2024 election.
In announcing its endorsement, the group called President Trump’s support for law enforcement unparalleled while labeling Democrats and their policies as soft on crime.
“President Trump’s history of support for the men and women of Law Enforcement is unmatched,” IUPA President Sam Cabral said in a Feb. 6 statement. “His policies and actions were directed at improving safety in our communities and the men and women who provide that shield. He has earned and deserves our wholehearted support.”
By contrast, the association’s chief put Democrats and their policies on notice for making the country less safe.
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“The tragic result is apparent in those cities who have embraced these policies,” he continued, pointing to forced business closures and the “plight that followed.”
“Roving gangs are terrorizing retail businesses, raiding them with absolute impunity, akin to