The Arizona State Police Association announced its support for Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Glendale, Arizona, on Friday. But just days later, the union turned its back on Trump-backed Republican Senate candidate Kali Lake and endorsed her Democratic opponent.
The APA previously endorsed Lake in the 2022 gubernatorial race, but on Monday declared it would support Democratic senatorial candidate Ruben Gallego in the upcoming 2024 election.
“Not only is he soft on crime, he's completely anti-police.”
“Congressman Gallego has relentlessly fought for robust funding increases for our nation's law enforcement agencies, particularly in Arizona.” Apa He claimed.
“As a Marine combat veteran, we know that Rep. Gallego understands the complexities of modern policing in today's American society while also being mindful of the public's expectations,” union President Justin Harris said in a statement.
He noted that Gallego had previously sponsored legislation to increase funding for law enforcement.
“APA does not take our endorsement lightly. We recognize the importance of having a United States Senator who can unite people for the betterment of society as a whole. We believe Rep. Gallego will be that kind of United States Senator,” Harris added.
In response to the union's endorsement, Gallego said, “I am proud to have the support of the Arizona State Police Association, and I look forward to working with them in the Senate to ensure Arizona law enforcement officers have the resources they need to combat fentanyl trafficking, train the next generation of officers, and most importantly, keep Arizona families safe.”
A spokesman for Lake's campaign said: New York Post Gallego “denigrated law enforcement.”
“He supports open borders and is soft on crime. Kali Lake has always supported Democrats and supports law enforcement and safe communities,” the spokesperson said.
Lake's campaign recently Arizona Sun-Times Throughout his years as a council member, Gallego “has proven himself not only soft on crime, but completely anti-police.”
Gallego has repeatedly criticized law enforcement, especially in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement.
In 2020, he Posts “It's citizens who are peacefully protesting, not bad guys. The bad guys are behind police lines, not in front of them,” one social media post read.
According to The Hill, the poll Galician With a 6-point lead over Lake Harris He holds a 4.3% advantage over Trump.
APA also supported other candidates from both parties across party lines, including Republican Rep. David Schweikert and former Democratic state Rep. Amish Shah, who is vying for Arizona's 1st Congressional District seat.
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