6 presumed dead in Baltimore bridge collapse and Lara Trump interview: Morning Rundown
NBCMar 29
Trump Attends Wake of Slain NYPD Officer
story
Image copyright: Spencer Platt/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Facts
Former Pres. Donald Trump attended the wake of Jonathan Diller, a New York City police officer who was killed in the line of duty, on Thursday, where he expressed his condolences and reiterated the need for “law and order.”
Diller was fatally shot on Monday in Queens allegedly by Guy Rivera after the officer approached his vehicle for being illegally parked. The suspect was charged with first degree murder and is in the hospital after being shot in the back by Diller’s partner, who returned fire.
The Spin
Republican narrative
While Biden was out hobnobbing with Hollywood celebrities and raising funds, Trump was standing with law enforcement. This simply highlights Trump's value for the police contrasted against Biden's demonization of them. The Democratic party’s anti-police rhetoric has created a hostile environment that puts police in danger.
Democratic narrative
Trump is politicizing the death of an NYPD officer to paint himself as a pro-police candidate, but actions speak louder than words. Not only did Trump incite an insurrection that killed officers, but he also disrespected Capitol police who lived to recount the events of Jan. 6, 2021. Attending Diller's wake was merely a political stunt.
