President Joe Biden did not attend the service to honor slain New York police officer Jonathan Diller, as he was at a political fundraiser in New York City. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump made sure to convey his message during an interview with “Fox & Friends” co-host Brian Kilmeade.
“They missed a very sad moment for our country, but it’s a moment that they have to be a part of, whether they like it or not,” Trump said.
Jonathan Diller, a police officer from New York, tragically lost his life while on duty on Monday. A memorial service was conducted in his honor on Thursday. Meanwhile, President Biden, accompanied by former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, were attending a Democratic fundraiser approximately 40 miles away.
“They can’t skip this moment. I’ve never seen so many police. I’ve never seen so many firemen, a lot of firemen. They view it… in a very similar way, and I understand that. But they’re going to have to get involved a little bit because this country is going to hell.”
“Our country is not respected anymore,” he continued. “I say it in my rallies, in my speeches. We’re a nation in decline… Totally fixable, but we have to do it fast.”
According to “Fox & Friends,” Biden’s gathering took place at Radio Music Hall and was graced by notable personalities like Lizzo and Stephen Colbert. Nonetheless, the presumed Republican nominee criticized Biden for not attending the wake, deeming it a poor decision.
“I think that politically he can’t support the police,” Trump said. “I think he’s also making a mistake, but I think politically … his base won’t let him support the police and I support the police. I would say at the highest level of any president by far, maybe double or triple, and they knew that. That’s why when I walked into that funeral parlor it was … like love.”
“They want to shy away from it,” he continued. “They didn’t even call the family. They could have called… I’m not sure they’d take his call.”
