Trump attends wake of slain NYPD officer, taking aim at Biden's policies

Published March 29th, 2024 - 12:12 GMT
Trump attends wake of slain NYPD officer, taking aim at Biden's policies
Former US President Donald Trump speaks to the press after attending the wake for New York Police Department (NYPD) Officer Jonathan Diller in Massapequa(Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

ALBAWABA - Former President Donald Trump attended the funeral of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, who was murdered during a traffic stop. Unlike President Joe Biden's event, Trump's campaign emphasizes crime issues in Massapequa, New York.

Trump offered his sympathies for Officer Diller's death and stressed the need to address crime. He campaigned for increased public safety measures to counteract rising crime rates.

Queens officer Diller, 31, was shot and killed while approaching an illegally parked automobile. Trump's visit coincided with Biden's fundraiser event, sparking social media debate.

Trump will attend the wake during President Joe Biden's New York fundraiser, where he is expected to raise considerable campaign donations.

Trump's campaign spokesperson called Biden's event "elitist" and praised Trump's law enforcement and crime-related work.

Trump slapped hands with NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban and other officials, stressing his crime prevention and law enforcement support.

Trump's campaign did not reveal his appearance or if he will address wakegoers.

 

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