During an exclusive interview with “Fox & Friends” co-host Brian Kilmeade, former President Trump attacked President Biden, claiming he missed a “very sad moment” by attending a fundraiser in the Big Apple rather than mourning dead New York police officer Jonathan Diller.
According to reports, Trump said, “They missed a very sad moment for our country, but it’s a moment they have to be a part of, whether they like it or not.”
“They cannot skip this moment. I’ve never seen so many cops. I’ve never seen such a large number of firefighters. They see it in a very similar manner, and I understand that. Nonetheless, some level of citizen engagement will be required, as this nation is en route to hell.”
He said, “Our country no longer commands respect.” “I repeat that during my rallies and speeches.”We are a nation in decline… Totally fixable, but we need to act quickly.”
Biden was in town for a Democratic fundraising event on Thursday, while Trump attended a wake for New York City Police Officer Jonathan Diller at a funeral home in Massapequa Park, Long Island, about 40 miles from Manhattan.
Biden attended a glamorous Democratic fundraiser event at Radio Music Hall, which was attended by former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, as well as A-list celebrities such as Lizzo and Stephen Colbert, the host of CBS’s “The Late Show,” and an avid Democratic Party supporter.
“I think that politically, he can’t support the police,” he added. “I believe he’s making a mistake, but politically… His base will not allow him to back the police, and I do. I would say at the highest level of any president, perhaps even double or triple, and they were well aware of this.” When I walked into the funeral parlor, it felt like love.”
“They want to stay away from it,” he added. “They did not even call the family. They could’ve called. I’m not sure they’d answer his call.”
A man with 21 prior offenses fatally shot Diller on Monday during a traffic check in Queens, allegedly shooting him in the stomach as Diller tried to persuade the suspect, Guy Rivera, 34, to leave the vehicle. Rivera opened fire on Diller and his partner at 5:45 p.m. on Monday. The police approached the illegally parked vehicle at a bus stop.
Diller, 31, lived in Massapequa Park with his wife and nearly one-year-old son, Fox News Digital previously reported. He had been with the NYPD for three years until his death.
“Stephanie is incredible, and they wanted me to be there, and I wanted to be there,” he said. “The Dillers, a family, have truly lost a hero.” I mean, he’s just a hero. They are devastated. The family is heartbroken. “The entire country feels this way.”
“It’s happening more and more, and it’s really a lack of respect for law and order,” he said. “And we need to restore law and order in our country, and we will because this cannot continue.” It was a brutal murder.”
Earlier Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that Biden met with New York City Mayor Eric Adams but had no “private communications to share” about meetings with Diller’s family.
“Our sympathies go out to the officer’s family and the whole NYPD family, who have tragically lost one of their own. “The President grieves for them and respects their sacrifice,” Jean-Pierre told journalists.
“Throughout his career, the President has stood by police enforcement and continues to do so as they risk their lives to protect their communities. Under his leadership, we will continue to assist police officers and ensure that they have the resources they require to continuee—to do the workk—the critical work that they must do on behalf of the community.”
Tunnel to Towers stated Thursday that it would pay off Diller’s heartbroken wife’s mortgage.
