Trump Suggests 'One Rough Hour' by Police Would End Crime

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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.'^[1]
Trump suggested it's necessary to let the 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 Kamala Harris.^[2]^[3]
After the speech, the Trump campaign said Trump wasn't making a new policy proposal but instead was 'clearly just floating it in jest.'^[4]
Although Trump claimed during his speech that crime in the US is up, recently released statistics from the FBI reported a 2.4% reduction year over year in property crime.^[4]
Trump, who has the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police, has been a longtime supporter of bestowing broad immunity on law enforcement agencies and is also a backer of stop-and-frisk, a practice deemed unconstitutional by a judge in 2013.^[2]

Democratic narrative, as provided by MSNBC. When Trump tries to talk policy the discussion frequently becomes rhetorical absurdity. His solution for every issue facing the country is a 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, ironically, a convicted felon.
Republican narrative, as provided by FOX News. When it comes to picking a candidate who's tough on crime, Trump is clearly the better choice than Kamala 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 — both on the streets and at the border.