The Albuquerque Police Officers Association on Thursday endorsed former President Donald Trump's candidacy, stating that "our communities were undoubtedly safer" under him.
"President Trump has consistently shown unwavering support for our police officers, advocating for policies that protect and empower those who serve on the front lines," Shaun Willoughby, the president of the New Mexico association said in a letter. "His commitment to law and order, coupled with his dedication to funding law enforcement initiatives, has provided our officers with the tools and resources necessary to serve and protect."
He added in the letter: "We believe that President Trump’s proven track record and strong leadership make him the best candidate to address the challenges facing our nation."
Trump's campaign said in response that "dangerously liberal" Vice President Kamala Harris "let the people of Albuquerque down" with her policies as "Border Czar" and her "capitulation to violent criminals."
The campaign noted that Harris "supports eliminating cash bail and ending mandatory minimum sentences," while praising the "defund the police movement."
"Under her failed leadership, murders in Albuquerque are up 24% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and fentanyl deaths in Albuquerque rose nearly 58% between 2020 and 2021 as Harris loosened restrictions at the southern border," the campaign added.
The Albuquerque Police Officers’ Association, with its endorsement, joins dozens of law enforcement organizations, including the National Fraternal Order of Police, National Association of Police Organizations, Arizona Police Association, Milwaukee Police Association, Las Vegas Police Protective Association, and Police Officers Association of Michigan in backing Trump.
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