Mike Reece calls out Trump on false endorsement
Michael Leighton
Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reece tweeted out to correct President Trump after said he had the support of the "Portland Sheriff" during his debate with former Vice President Joe Biden. “As the Multnomah County Sheriff I have never supported Donald Trump and will never support him,” Reece said.
At last night’s presidential debate, President Trump falsely told Americans he had the endorsement of the Portland sheriff in his re-election bid, but that claim was wrong on two important points.
First, Trump calls out support from a person that doesn’t exist. The only sheriff in Portland is Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reece who represents Portland and all the towns and cities in the county and is the seat of county government.
Second, Reece, said he does not support Trump.
The sheriff made his voice clear when tweeted out after Trump made the false endorsement, “As the Multnomah County Sheriff I have never supported Donald Trump and will never support him.”
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