The largest U.S. Border Patrol union local is praising Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for being the "only candidate" to support their tough mission, an almost endorsement that is the latest boost for the front runner's campaign.
"Mr. Trump is the only candidate that has publicly expressed his support of our mission and our agents. He has been an outspoken candidate on the need for a Secure Border and for this we are grateful," said a statement from Art Del Cueto, president of Local 2544 of the National Border Patrol Council, the representative of 18,000 agents.
He said that Trump sought the local's endorsement, though it has a practice of not endorsing.
However, the statement was as close to an endorsement as possible, and was the latest support for Trump given by several influential border state officials.
The statement, issued Friday, in full is below:
DONALD TRUMP
On March 18, 2016, Donald Trump's campaign reached out to Local 2544 about a potential endorsement. I informed Mr. Trump's campaign that NBPC had long standing practice of not endorsing Presidential candidates and that as the President of Local 2544, and I would continue to adhere to that practice.
However, the National Border Patrol Council and Local 2544 are pleased to inform voters that Mr. Trump is the only candidate that has publicly expressed his support of our mission and our Agents. He has been an outspoken candidate on the need for a Secure Border and for this we are grateful.
The American public has continually called for a secure border and Donald Trump has promised to make this desire a reality. His campaign has expressed an interest in a Border Patrol's Agent's perspective and a tour of our border, that we will gladly provide. We do not seek to give tours but if asked we will happily provide a tour that gives a realistic idea of what our Agents face on a daily basis. Donald Trump is the only candidate who has expressed this interest.
We are confident that the National Border Patrol Council's longstanding message about the unsecured border and much needed support for our Agents will be received well by Mr. Trump. The American public deserves to be secure in their own country and we encourage all voters to consider that candidate that has the political will to make it happen
#1: Stoner To: calcon (#0)
I guess they do not agree with Cruz & his butt buddy beck welcoming the illegals walking across the border. Maybe beck was stabbing agents trying to stop illegals, LOL
Stoner posted on 2016-03-19 11:14:00 Reply Private Reply
#2: calcon To: Stoner (#1)
You know you've f*cked up when beck is on your side.
calcon posted on 2016-03-19 11:16:04 Reply Private Reply
#3: Stoner To: calcon (#2)
Yeah.
As smart as they keep claiming Cruz is, wonder why he has not figured it out?
Stoner posted on 2016-03-19 11:19:39 Reply Private Reply
#4: BobCeleste To: calcon (#0)
BobCeleste posted on 2016-03-19 12:14:22 Reply Private Reply
#5: paraclete To: BobCeleste (#4)
not much support then
paraclete posted on 2016-03-19 21:11:36 Reply Private Reply
#6: Stoner To: BobCeleste (#4)
I'm not sure of that Bob. I know a guy that is a union member, die hard demonrat, that told me "he would hate to "have to " vote for Hillary. I know, I thought the same thing. I was so stunned, I just walked away.
I know some retired people that are Trump supporters. They tell me that at their age, it does not matter. BUT, they are concerned for their children & grand children as to what direction the country is going. Our nation is really in a bad way. Its like we are headed to go over the cliff, and besides the turd politicians, so many of the people are stepping on the throttle.
I have a friend ( he should be a stand up comic ) told me the other day " Well, we are in a hell of a mess. I have quit wasting my time worrying about it. I am going to spend my time at home digging fox holes, punji pits, stringing barbed wire, trip wires, loading magazines, and praying ". LOL !!!
LOL, Very funny guy, but he has practically given up. He thinks it is hopeless. Sadly, he might be right. I wonder how many others are giving up?
We should all pray hard, and often !!
Stoner posted on 2016-03-20 12:21:58 Reply Private Reply
#7: buckeroo To: calcon (#0)
They just want a cushy government desk job while kickin' back when the 1000 mile 10 foot wall is built.
buckeroo posted on 2016-03-20 14:12:51 Reply Private Reply
#8: BobCeleste To: paraclete (#5)
BobCeleste posted on 2016-03-21 17:36:29 Reply Private Reply
#9: BobCeleste To: Stoner (#6)
That would be me and my wife.
BobCeleste posted on 2016-03-21 17:37:54 Reply Private Reply
#10: paraclete To: BobCeleste (#8)
paraclete posted on 2016-03-21 17:46:26 Reply Private Reply