Florida’s largest police union announced its endorsement of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for the 2024 presidency as he vies against former President Donald Trump.
The Florida Police Benevolent Association announced the presidential endorsement on Monday, saying the choice between the two candidates “could not be clearer.”
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"In major cities and communities across America, many Americans are grappling with increased crime rates that not only jeopardize public safety, but also threaten the quality of life in their communities," said FPBA President John Kazanjian. "The ideological experiment of defunding the police and scapegoating law enforcement for America’s social problems has failed."
The police union previously supported Trump in 2020.
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The organization’s press release praised DeSantis’s efforts to strengthen law enforcement in Florida and said he would do the same for the nation if elected president. As governor, DeSantis invested $100 million in increasing the salaries of Florida’s police officers and $20 million in cracking down on fentanyl overdoses in the state.
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"Governor DeSantis has made Florida a destination for all Americans to live safely and freely," the release read. "He is one of the most effective Governors in the nation and he will take his proven track record to the White House, where he will continue to have the backs of law enforcement officers and make public safety a top priority."
The FPBA has over 30,000 active members.