Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, is set to attend the wake of New York City police officer Jonathan Diller, who was tragically gunned down in the line of duty. Officer Diller, 31, was fatally shot during a routine traffic stop in Queens while approaching an illegally parked car. Despite wearing a bulletproof vest, Diller was struck below the vest and succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Officer Diller, who leaves behind a wife and a 1-year-old son, will be remembered at a visitation in suburban Massapequa. Trump's decision to pay his respects comes amidst his campaign's focus on crime and his criticism of President Joe Biden's perceived lack of toughness on law enforcement issues.
