WATCH: Trump accepts endorsement from nation’s largest police union

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From Fox News: The nation’s oldest and largest police organization endorsed Donald Trump Friday, saying there is “zero doubt” they want him in the White House for a second term, while the former president blasted his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, as a “defunder” of law enforcement, and vowed to end “Kamala’s crime wave” if elected.

Trump traveled to North Carolina Friday to speak at a meeting of the Fraternal Order of Police and accept their endorsement, calling it an “honor.” The organization also endorsed Trump in 2016 and 2020.

“Public safety and border security will be important issues in the last months of this campaign,” FOP National President Patrick Yoes said. “Our members carefully considered the positions of the candidates on the issues and there was no doubt—zero doubt—as to who they want as our President for the next four years: Donald J. Trump.”

“In the summer of 2020, he stood with us when very few would. With his help, we defeated the ‘defund the police’ movement and, finally, we are seeing crime rates decrease,” he said. “If we want to maintain these lower crime rates, we must re-elect Donald Trump.”

The FOP shared a copy of a letter on social media and announced, “National President Patrick Yoes announced today that the members of the FOP voted to endorse Donald J. Trump for President of the United States.”

WATCH below as the national police group confirms their endorsement and Trump spoke at the event on Friday.

“During his time in the White House, we had a partner and a leader,” Yoes said as he introduced Trump.

The room erupted in applause and gave Trump a standing ovation when he announced, “And we’re also calling for a strong death penalty for anyone who kills a police officer.”

The organization has blasted out a number of posts on social media, confirming their support for Trump.

“We’re honored to reaffirm our support for a steadfast partner in public safety, Donald J. Trump. Join us in welcoming the former and future President back to the forefront of national leadership!” they wrote.

Another post reads, “Our support has never wavered. From criminal justice reform to establishing vital commissions, we’ve stood with leaders who strengthen policing and public safety. Today, we continue that commitment, especially for our rank and file law enforcement officers who are the backbone of our communities.”

“Join us in moving forward with a leader who’s proved his commitment to law enforcement. It’s time to bring our partner back to the White House. We stand ready to support and make the case to all Americans,” the FOP declared.

“Our presidential endorsement process is thorough and inclusive, involving over 377,000 members across the nation. Today, it’s a privilege to announce that the collective will of our members has led us to endorse Donald J. Trump for President. We’re committed to supporting leadership that upholds the safety and effectiveness of law enforcement,” yet another social media post reads.

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