White House Accused of Hypocrisy on Trump and Police Loyalty
President Trump’s declaration of Police Week and accompanying White House video expressing support for law enforcement were met with significant online criticism. The video featured officers thanking Trump for his support, contrasting sharply with his previous pardoning of over 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol riot, many of whom assaulted police officers. This action, coupled with the five Capitol Police officer deaths following the riot, fueled accusations of betrayal and hypocrisy on social media. The backlash included condemnation from former officers and the Fraternal Order of Police.
John Q. Hosedrinker