In a significant boost to his 2024 campaign, President Trump secured a major endorsement from the National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the largest organization representing law enforcement officers globally. This endorsement marks a crucial moment in the race, emphasizing Trump’s strong stance on law enforcement and contrasting sharply with Kamala Harris’ policies, which Trump has criticized as detrimental to public safety.
The FOP’s endorsement process is meticulous, involving a vote across its 46 State Lodges, where members express their candidate preference. To secure the endorsement, a candidate must garner support from two-thirds of these lodges—a threshold Trump easily surpassed, underscoring his robust backing among law enforcement. Patrick Yoes, National President of the FOP, highlighted the organization’s confidence in Trump, citing his commitment to public safety and border security. In his announcement, Yoes remarked, “Our members carefully considered the positions of the candidates on the issues and there was no doubt—zero doubt—as to who they want as our President for the next four years: Donald J. Trump.”
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This endorsement not only reinforces Trump’s law-and-order narrative but also serves as a pointed critique of Harris. Trump has previously accused Harris of leading a “Marxist attack on law enforcement,” warning that her policies would lead to unprecedented crime levels. The FOP’s support aligns with Trump’s portrayal of himself as the candidate of “law, order, safety, and peace,” a message he is expected to reiterate during his speech at the FOP’s National Board of Trustees fall meeting in Charlotte.
Politically, the endorsement is a strategic win for Trump, potentially swaying undecided voters who prioritize security and law enforcement issues. It also highlights a stark division between the two campaigns, with Trump capitalizing on his support from police organizations while Harris faces allegations of flip-flopping on crime and policing issues.
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