Trump Suggests 'One Rough Hour' By Police Would End Crime
The Facts
Former Pres. Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, Sunday during a speech in Pennsylvania claimed "police aren't allowed to do their job" but if there was "one rough hour — and I mean real rough — the word will get out" and retail theft will "end immediately."
Trump suggested it's necessary to let police get "rough" because criminals aren't facing consequences for hauling away appliances "on their back" because law enforcement officers are in danger of losing their pensions and other material things under "liberal left" criminal justice policies he tied to VP Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee.
The Spin
When Trump tries to talk policy the discussion always becomes ridiculous. His solution for every issue facing the country is a hairbrained scheme that appeals to him and his base because of its simplicity. It's laughable that anyone thinks the tough-on-crime candidate in this election is the convicted felon.
When it comes to picking a candidate who's tough on crime, Trump is clearly the better choice over Harris. Keeping America safe should be the top priority of any president, and Trump's track record shows he knows how to empower law enforcement to get the job done — on the streets and at the border.
