The oldest and largest police union in the United States endorsed former President Donald Trump for president late last week, citing his strong pro-police record.
The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), which has more than 377,000 members, announced on Friday that its members had voted to endorse Trump after undergoing a “thorough and inclusive” endorsement process.
“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 said that after the vote there was “no doubt—zero doubt—as to who they want as our 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…