In meeting with police union, Trump says there’s ‘no excuse’ for Chicago violence

By Brian Seay

President Donald Trump met with Fraternal Order of Police leadership at the White House on Tuesday. (Photo: Ron Sach/Consolidated News Photos)
Violence in Chicago was again a talking point Tuesday as President Donald Trump met with Fraternal Order of Police leadership.
Hosting several members of the police union in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Trump reiterated his commitment to law enforcement.
“I will always have your back, 100 percent, like you’ve always had mine, and you showed that on November 8th,” Trump said. “Sadly, our police are often prevented from doing their jobs. When policing is reduced, the main victims are the most vulnerable citizens of our society, and you see that all over.”
Chicago FOP Lodge 7 President Dean Angelo was one of several members at the table Tuesday, and Trump didn’t shy away from the Windy City’s violence problem.
“Last year, in Chicago, 4,368 people were shot. Nearly 700 more have already been shot since January of this year alone,” Trump said. “I ask, what’s going on in Chicago, right? What is going on there? There’s no excuse for it.”
“All of our citizens have the right to live in safety and peace,” he added.  “We will work every day to remove

Source: Guns.com