President Donald Trump’s January 6 mass pardon for the rioters, many of whom attacked police officers defending the US Capitol, has sparked a backlash. Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) on Tuesday.
The FOP, the nation’s largest police union, endorsed Trump in 2024 and in his past two campaigns. Even after the coup of 2021, the announcement was made that it was “clear that he supported law enforcement and border security.”
But on Tuesday, the FOP signed one A joint statement Both Trump and former President Joe Biden condemned pardons for those convicted of killing or assaulting law enforcement officers, saying that “allowing those convicted of these crimes to be released early reduces accountability.” does and appreciates the sacrifices of brave law enforcement officers and their families.”
“When perpetrators of crimes, especially serious crimes, are not held fully accountable, it sends a dangerous message that the consequences of attacking law enforcement are not serious, potentially to others. also encourage similar acts of violence,” the statement continued.
Although the statement did not refer to any specific pardons, Trump has only issued pardons since entering his second term in office. Executive order Granting “full, complete and unconditional amnesty” to nearly 1,500 coup participants, including leaders of the far-right extremist groups Proud Boys and Oathkeepers, who are convicted of plotting to coup.
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