Michigan Sheriff: Fraternal Order of Police ‘doesn’t speak for every police officer’

Genesee County, Michigan, Sheriff Chris Swanson spoke with Joy Reid about the National Fraternal Order of Police's recent endorsement of former President Donald Trump. Swanson said, "The FOP does not speak for every police officer in America."



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[fallenfossl]

Legit blows my mind that the FOP can endorse a criminal

[enzoitgoes]

The dishonor, corruption, racism and bigotry are malignant.

[gorotingodoy]

I agree with you sheriff, you’re a patriot!!!

[johnmorgan-gcly]

Sheriff Swanson represents and shows the difference between a real police officer and criminals behind badges!!!
Thank you Officer Swanson for your service and for making this distinction very clear 👏 👍

[russellsolano]

As a retired police officer it made me sick when I heard who the FOP endorsed

[kathyhollerback]

Thank you Sheriff Swanson, proud to have you as my sheriff!!

[rayredmond]

That shows we have folks in this country that supposed to protect, serve and unify, given the wrong leadership are in places to cause division and violence

[calvinglenn]

I don't know why people are following this man, he shouldn't be running for president,

[angiebrown]

I'm so happy to hear that this is a real Sheriff that really takes his job seriously and cares about people

[tajr.]

Imagine being a member of the Capitol police (or any of their family/friends)and STILL voting for him. I’m still in complete awe and utter disgust that Jan 6 didn’t finish Trump.

[adrianowens]

The Sheriff is totally correct. The FOP does not speak for every Police Officer. What needs to be said is Look at who's in charge of the FOP. That will answer this question..

[neilmurray]

This makes me sick! Erodes trust in law enforcement! After January 6th this makes me very angry. As a Veteran I think it is traitorous!😡😡😠

[therealdeal]

The Frat House of National Police should bow out from political endorsements. And as a matter of fact it should absolutely be illegal for them to state a position. What an outrage. 🤯😱

[catherineburgard]

My husband and myself are retired Police Officers and we are voting for Harris!!!! We spent our careers helping people, protecting them with integrity and honesty.

[azeer]

As long as he hates who they hate he is their guy!

[johnhaven]

They don't speak for all of us! Period. FOP is wrong

[tommyfacetv]

That's MY Sheriff!!!
So proud of the Genesee County Sheriff and his Deputies!

[DivaBuniGlam]

This guy is the truth. You can tell the fact that his brothers (law enforcement) whom had to stand there and be brutally and unapologetically attacked is heartbreakingly infuriating to him. This man stands behind the meaning of his badge. We need more people in high places speaking like he does.

[Lii__]

He promised them full qualified immunity for everything, that's why they support him.

[kennethwilson]

Not all cops are as honest as he is…he’s definitely a person that helps the people of his jurisdiction.