Police Union ENDORSES Trump

The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the oldest and largest police union in the United States with over 377,000 members, endorsed former President Donald Trump for president late last week. The endorsement followed a “thorough and inclusive” process in which members voted to support Trump, citing his strong pro-police record.

“I am so honored to receive the Fraternal Order of Police official endorsement for President of the United States,” Trump posted on X. “Thank you!”

FOP National President Patrick Yoes stated that after the vote, there was “no doubt—zero doubt”—about who they want as president for the next four years: Donald J. Trump.

“During his first term, President Trump made it clear he supported law enforcement and border security,” Yoes said. “In the summer of 2020, he stood with us when very few would. With his help, we defeated the ‘defund the police’ movement and, finally, we are seeing crime rates decrease. If we want to maintain these lower crime rates, we must re-elect Donald Trump.”

The FOP stated that its endorsement decision was based on both candidates’ records and Trump’s responses to a questionnaire sent by the organization.

In contrast, Democrat presidential nominee Kamala Harris did not respond to the FOP’s questionnaire. Instead, her campaign sent a letter outlining its positions on criminal justice and police labor issues.

Our presidential endorsement process is thorough and inclusive, involving over 377,000 members across the nation. Today, it's a privilege to announce that the collective will of our members has led us to endorse Donald J. Trump for President. We're committed to supporting… pic.twitter.com/RGQbEzroX9

— National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) (@GLFOP) September 6, 2024

“An FOP committee met personally with former President Trump, but no similar meeting was granted by the Harris-Walz campaign,” the FOP said in a statement. “This information was provided to the more than 377,000 members of the FOP so they could make their own decision in this election.”

The FOP has predominantly endorsed Republican presidential candidates but made an exception for former President Bill Clinton in 1996. The organization did not issue an endorsement in the 2012 presidential election.

“The National FOP endorsed Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020. He led our nation through some very tough times,” Yoes added. “He provided our nation with strong, effective leadership during his first term, and now that he is seeking election to a second term, we intend to help him win it.”