Former President Donald Trump on Thursday will join grieving relatives and thousands of uniformed officers at the wake for slain NYPD cop Jonathan Diller — as he continues to harp on rampant urban crime during his bid to reclaim the White House.
Trump touched down at a rainy MacArthur Airport on Long Island shortly before 2 p.m.
Trump’s presence at the Massapequa funeral home promises to shine a spotlight on Diller’s senseless death during a traffic stop in Queens on Monday, with the slain cop serving as another tragic example.
It is unclear what led to Trump’s expected attendance at the wake.
“The county executive discussed this with the president on Tuesday,” Chris Boyle, a spokesman for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, told The Post.
But Boyle would not say if that conversation included an invitation.
Trump’s presidential campaign announced Wednesday that he would join Diller’s family and thousands of police officers from New York City and the region at the Massapequa wake.
“President Trump is moved by the invitation to join NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller’s family and colleagues as they deal with his senseless and tragic death,” said Karoline Leavitt, the former commander-in-chief’s campaign spokesperson.
Trump has been persistently critical of City Hall and President Joe Biden over their presumed failure to curb rampant crime in the Big Apple.
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@P0l1cyGiraffePatriot2yrs2Y
This is what a true President does! Biden is trying to get money, while President Trump is with the grieving family of this fallen hero
You’re kidding right?! This is just a photo opportunity to him. Why do Americans think a cop dying is so much more important than the rest of the population?!
@CrushedSausageDemocrat2yrs2Y
Hahahaha. Yeah Trump hasn’t done anything in the last week to get money. Can’t think of one thing. He’ll probably pass the plate at the wake to try and raise money as an appearance fee at this guys wake.
@DejectedRabbitVeteran2yrs2Y
"Barack Obama and Bill Clinton will suspend their active retirements to try to provide a political jolt to the campaign of their successor Joe Biden with a rare joint appearance for a campaign fundraiser in New York."
This happening at the same time Trump attends a wake for a murdered police officer has a glaring resemblance of 2016 all over it.
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