According to Breitbart News, Former President Donald Trump has received another endorsement, this time from the International Association of Police Unions (IUPA). In a statement, IUPA President Sam Cabral announced that the organization’s board of directors has unanimously endorsed Trump.
“President Trump’s history of support for the men and women of Law Enforcement is unmatched. His policies and actions were directed at improving safety in our communities and the men and women who provide that shield,” the release stated, adding that Trump “earned and deserves” the IUPA’s “wholehearted support.”
The organization, established in 1979, highlighted the detrimental effects that Democratic policies and “doctrine” have had on communities.
“Much of the Democrat’s doctrine supports defunding the police; favors sanctuary cities, open borders, and reduced accountability for criminal behavior. The tragic result is apparent in those cities who have embraced these policies — the unfortunate forced businesses closures and plight that followed,” the group said.
“Roving gangs are terrorizing retail businesses, raiding them with absolute impunity, akin to a thousand years past — regressive rather than their own progressive ideology. They have not dealt with the consequences of their own failed strategies, while we have all suffered,” the IUPA noted further.
The police organization is the initial group to officially endorse Trump during this election cycle. Moreover, it emphasized that across the nation, the implementation of left-wing Democratic policies is resulting in a rapid decline of officers, ultimately causing a weakened law enforcement presence in cities and leaving citizens exposed to potential risks.
“We firmly believe that Donald Trump can and will address these issues effectively, while reinstating the confidence of a safe and prosperous United States of America,” the group added.
In 2020, Trump received the endorsement of the IUPA, as well as the National Fraternal Order of Police and the National Association of Police Organization. This endorsement came at a time when crime was seen as a significant issue early in the election year, according to a TIPP Insights poll. The survey revealed that the top three concerns mentioned by participants were the economy, immigration and border security, and crime.
On the other hand, Democratic senators in swing or trending red states have been distancing themselves from President Joe Biden due to his declining poll numbers. Despite supporting his legislative and policy agendas, these Democratic candidates running in red or battleground states have been cautious about featuring Biden prominently in their social media posts on the X platform since announcing their 2024 campaigns. While they have not explicitly endorsed Biden’s reelection bid, they have consistently aligned their votes with his agenda throughout 2023.
“Vulnerable Democratic Sens. Jon Tester of Montana, Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and Jacky Rosen of Nevada agreed with the president anywhere from 94.6 percent to 99.3 percent of the time last year, according to FiveThirtyEight’s estimates,” the outlet noted.
