What did Donald Trump claim about crime on 29 Sep 2020?
Donald Trump, President of the United States and Republican presidential nominee ·
Excuse me, Portland, the sheriff just came out today and he said, "I support President Trump."
The Multnomah County sheriff, whose county includes Portland, said that night he has never supported Trump and never will.
That night, Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese, whose county includes Portland, posted: 'In tonight's presidential debate the President said the "Portland Sheriff" supports him. As the Multnomah County Sheriff I have never supported Donald Trump and will never support him.' (Sheriff Reese's account, @SheriffReese, archived.)
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- First 2020 presidential debate, Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
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