PHOENIX – On Friday, the Arizona Police Affiliation endorsed Republican ex-prez Donald Trump at a rally in Glendale. By Monday, they introduced their endorsement of Rep. Ruben Gallego, a US Senate candidate from the alternative celebration.
“On behalf of the Arizona Police Affiliation, we’re proud to welcome President Trump to the good state of Arizona,” the group’s president Justin Harris mentioned on the former president’s rally.
The affiliation backed Republican Kari Lake throughout her 2022 gubernatorial bid however snubbed her on this 12 months’s Senate run, opting as a substitute to assist her Democratic opponent.
The union is endorsing a mixture of Democrats and Republicans this cycle, like Republican Rep. David Schweikert and Democratic former state Rep. Amish Shah, who’re competing within the state’s extremely aggressive First Congressional District seat.
“As a Marine fight veteran, we all know Congressman Gallego understands the complexities of contemporary
policing in American society right this moment, whereas on the identical time recognizing the general public’s expectations,” Harris mentioned in a press release on Monday, noting that Gallego has supported laws in Congress to spice up funding for regulation enforcement.
“The APA doesn’t take our endorsements frivolously; we acknowledge the significance of getting a U.S. Senator that may deliver folks collectively to enhance society for all. We imagine Congressman Gallego can be that U.S. Senator.”
Gallego welcomed the endorsement from the group, including that he backs “each sensible reforms and elevated sources” for police.
“I’m proud to have the APA’s assist and stay up for working with them within the Senate to make sure Arizona’s regulation enforcement officers have the sources essential to fight fentanyl trafficking, prepare the subsequent era of officers, and, above all, preserve Arizona households protected,” the Democrat mentioned.
In the meantime, Lake’s marketing campaign instructed The Submit she is a staunch regulation enforcement supporter, whereas Gallego “vilified regulation enforcement” all through his time in Congress.
“He helps open borders and is weak on crime. Kari Lake will at all times again the blue and assist regulation enforcement and protected communities,” a Lake spokesman instructed The Submit after the announcement.
However in terms of endorsements from Arizona’s regulation enforcement orgs, there’s a couple of sheriff on the town.
Lake has the backing of the Arizona Legislation Enforcement Affiliation, the Arizona Convention of Police and Sheriffs, and the Phoenix Police Sergeants and Lieutenants Affiliation.
As for Gallego, he’s additionally endorsed by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Staff, which incorporates some regulation enforcement and different first responders below its umbrella.
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