Former President Donald Trump has gained the endorsement of one of the largest police unions in Michigan as he looks to shore up support in the vital battleground state ahead of the 2024 election.
The Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM) endorsed Trump after the former president finished making remarks at an event with law enforcement in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Tuesday. POAM President James Tignanelli cited the ongoing border crisis under the Biden administration as a main reason the union was backing Trump for the White House. POAM also endorsed Trump in 2016 and 2020.
“Why would you expect people to obey the law when millions are rewarded for disobeying it?” Tignanelli asked before announcing the union’s endorsement of Trump. “We need you to make America look great again.”
“On behalf of 12,000 Law Enforcement people that the Police Officers Association of…
