Suffolk County Unions Support Trump
- Seven Suffolk County law enforcement unions to support Trump.
- Union leaders find it an easy decision to back the ex-president.
- Expected formal endorsement to be announced on Saturday.
Former President Donald Trump is set to receive significant backing from law enforcement in New York, with seven unions from Suffolk County planning to endorse him. This announcement is expected to be made during a Conservative Party event on Saturday, where Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) will accept the endorsements on Trump’s behalf. Suffolk County PBA Vice President Lou Civello emphasized that the decision was straightforward, contrasting Trump’s support for police with Vice President Kamala Harris’s stance, which he claims includes efforts to defund law enforcement. Civello expressed concerns regarding Harris's support for the George Floyd Act, which he believes could increase financial liabilities for police officers, complicating recruitment and retention efforts. He criticized the act for potentially limiting qualified immunity, which protects officers from lawsuits in critical situations. Civello also highlighted Harris's previous criticisms of the federal 1033 program, which supplies military equipment to local police, arguing that such resources are essential for public safety. The political landscape in Long Island has shifted towards the GOP in recent elections, with Civello suggesting that Trump could be competitive in the state, similar to Republican Lee Zeldin’s recent success. Despite this, the overall voter sentiment in New York remains predominantly Democratic, with Harris expected to maintain a strong lead in the state, even as Trump faces legal challenges following his conviction on felony charges related to the 2016 election.