Former President Donald Trump solemnly told reporters he was “honored” to attend the vigil for slain New York City police officer Jonathan Diller on Thursday, adding that the U.S. needs to “restore law and order.” declared that there was.
Meanwhile, President Joe Biden skipped the wake and attended a glitzy fundraiser in New York City with former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, as well as other celebrities. None of the “three henchmen,” as Trump campaign spokesman Stephen Chan called them in a statement to Breitbart News, attended Diller’s wake.
President Trump spoke briefly to reporters after attending the vigil for Diller, who was shot under his bulletproof vest during a traffic stop on Monday, and meeting with his family, including Diller’s widow Stephanie.
“What happened is a very sad, sad event. It’s very scary, and it happens far too often. And we’re not going to tolerate that,” President Trump said.
As Breitbart News reported, authorities have identified Guy Rivera, 34, as Diller’s shooter. ABC News Note Rivera has 21 arrests on his rap sheet.
“The police are the greatest people among us. There is nothing and there is no one like them,” he said.
“I just visited a very beautiful wife who is without a husband. Stephanie was absolutely wonderful. Their child sitting there, a beautiful newborn baby, as innocent as can be, living her own life. I don’t know how things have changed,” Trump added.
JUST IN — President Trump arrives at the wake for slain NYPD police officer Jonathan Diller. pic.twitter.com/JCLAY26568
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President Trump declared that the United States must restore “law and order” and stressed that it was an “honor” to pay tribute to Diller and his family.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (R) thanked President Trump for attending the wake, saying he was a “comfort” to the family in the face of tragedy.
That was very comforting to them. It was very warm inside, and people were very… very happy to have someone like President Trump. He was very caring and spent a lot of time with his family and was a great comfort to his family during what was probably the most difficult time of the year. The family has ever had one.
Ms Blakeman added: “We will help Mr Diller raise his son Ryan, because he is only one year old and will grow up without a father, but there are thousands of people who will take care of him. Because I have a father,” he added. ”
