The Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA), the largest police union in the state of Florida, has officially announced its endorsement for the upcoming presidential election. PBA President John Kazanjian declared that the organization will be backing former President Donald Trump over President Biden and other third-party candidates. Kazanjian cited concerns about the state of law enforcement and public safety in the country, stating that America has regressed over the past four years under the current administration.
In his letter, Kazanjian highlighted issues such as the increasing number of law enforcement officers leaving their jobs, rising crime rates in major cities, and the strain caused by a large influx of migrants entering the country. He expressed his belief that Trump is the right person to address these challenges and lead the nation forward.
The endorsement emphasized the importance of the upcoming election, stating that the choice of the next president will have a lasting impact on the nation for generations to come. Kazanjian praised what he perceived as successes of Trump's administration and expressed confidence that another term for the former president would result in stronger support for law enforcement and efforts to address the border crisis.
The Florida PBA's endorsement of Trump comes at a time when murder rates in big cities across the country are on the rise, despite overall lower crime rates nationwide according to FBI statistics. Retail theft rates have also been increasing in some areas, leading to closures of businesses due to losses.
Notably, the organization had initially backed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the Republican primary before he withdrew from the race. Trump secured the Republican Party's presumptive nomination following the exit of former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and victories in several primaries.
In conclusion, the Florida Police Benevolent Association's endorsement of Donald Trump underscores the organization's belief that he is the best candidate to address the challenges facing law enforcement and public safety in the United States.
