Staff Reports
Wowzers! Can you believe it? President Joe Biden is gearing up for a trip to Syracuse, New York, to brag about the CHIPS and Science Act. But hold onto your cowboy hats, because the folks at the police union are none too pleased about this.
The president’s visit is coming hot on the heels of the heartbreaking loss of two police officers in the line of duty. Now, the men and women in blue and their supporters are crying foul, saying it’s simply “unacceptable” and “just wrong” for Biden to go gallivanting around their city right now.
Syracuse police union blasts Biden’s New York visit after deaths of two officers: ‘Just wrong’ https://t.co/eGgHh221P9 via @dcexaminer
— Bob Lonsberry (@BobLonsberry) April 23, 2024
The big to-do is over Biden’s plan to announce a whopping $6.1 billion in federal funding for Micron, a computer technology company. But, hold up a minute! What about the grieving communities who just said their final goodbyes to their fallen heroes? It seems like the president might have missed the memo on what’s really important right now.
Sure, the mayor is scrambling to get the New York State Police to help with security, but the fine folks at the Syracuse Police Benevolent Association are up in arms. They’re hollering about the “extensive manpower” it takes to keep the prez safe, calling it “unimaginable.” With the city still reeling from the tragedy, they’re feeling the pressure to pull together a massive security detail. Yikes!
But wait, there’s more! Not only are the cops feeling the squeeze, but the top brass is saying they never even asked Biden to postpone his visit. It’s like they’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. The police are crying out for a breather, but it sounds like they’re being left in the lurch.
And boy howdy, the politicians are getting in on the action too! You’ve got Rep. Brandon Williams lobbing a letter at Biden, practically begging him to push the visit down the road. And even other reps, like Claudia Tenney and Elise Stefanik, are throwing their two cents into the ring, calling the president’s decision “misguided and cruel.” Ouch!
But the real kicker here is hearing from the police spokesperson. He’s painting a picture of a force that’s still reeling from the shock, desperately trying to pick up the pieces after losing their own. It sounds like they’re downright crushed and pleading for a moment to catch their breath.
Well, there you have it, folks. The stage is set for a showdown between the police, the politicians, and the president. What’s going to happen next? Your guess is as good as mine, partner!
