On Friday, the Milwaukee Police Association announced its endorsement of GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump and vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance in another major win for the former president’s campaign. “We like to say the Milwaukee Police Association is the ‘force behind the force,'” MPA President Alex Ayala said in a statement. “We use the words ‘honor’ and ‘service’ when we talk about the brave men and women of our department. Their importance extends far beyond the uniform and badge; it is about their commitment to serving and protecting us all.”
The association reported numerous policing challenges in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, including low bail for dangerous criminals and a staffing crisis. “The Milwaukee Police Association believes the solutions to these challenges are possible,” Ayala wrote. “That’s why we are endorsing the Presidential ticket of Donald Trump and J.D. Vance.”
In 2020, Trump was endorsed by a major New York police union, according to Spectrum News, and the union had no regrets despite his loss. “Addressing these issues isn’t political — it is truly a matter of life and death to Milwaukee,” Ayala said.
Trump has added a familiar figure from his 2016 campaign to his current presidential bid. Corey Lewandowski, who previously served as an informal adviser during the 2016 campaign, is expected to join the senior leadership team of Trump’s current campaign, according to a source who spoke anonymously to Politico. Lewandowski will be among several former Trump aides stepping into advisory roles.
Campaign sources have emphasized that the recent changes to the leadership team are intended to enhance management rather than signal a major overhaul, as the campaign prepares for the critical final months leading up to the election. Among the new additions are Tim Murtaugh, former communications director for Trump’s 2020 campaign, and Alex Pfeiffer and Alex Bruesewitz, both of whom previously held key roles in the Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. super PAC, with Bruesewitz known for his substantial social media presence. Earlier this week, Politico reported that Taylor Budowich, who previously led MAGA Inc., has also moved into a senior position within the Trump campaign.
“As we head into the home stretch of this election, we are continuing to add to our impressive campaign team,” Trump campaign senior aides said in a statement. “Corey Lewandowski, Taylor Budowich, Alex Pfeiffer, Alex Bruesewitz, and Tim Murtaugh are all veterans of prior Trump campaigns and their unmatched experience will help President Trump prosecute the case against Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, the most radical ticket in American history.”
Lewandowski has long been associated with Trump, having served as the initial campaign manager for Trump’s 2016 presidential bid before being dismissed during the Republican primary. Following his departure, Lewandowski shifted to a role as a political commentator, contributing to networks such as One America News Network, Fox News, and CNN.
Before his work with Trump, Lewandowski gained experience through various political campaigns, his involvement with the conservative advocacy group Americans for Prosperity, and his work as a lobbyist. He also made two unsuccessful attempts to run for office in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. In September 2021, allegations surfaced that Lewandowski had made inappropriate advances toward the wife of a prominent Trump donor. In response, a spokesperson for Trump announced that Lewandowski would no longer be associated with Trump World.
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