The AFL-CIO controlled National Border Patrol Council 2455 revoked its invitation to take Donald Trump on a tour of the border Thursday, saying the invitation, while not an endorsement, would still have conflicted with the group’s ability to represent all people.
“After careful consideration of all the factors involved in this event and communicating with members of the National Border Patrol Council at the national level, it has been decided by Local 2455 to pull out of all events involving Donald Trump,” the local union said in a statement reported by WFAA.
The statement went on: “As a local of the NBPC, our purpose is to support and protect the men and women who protect our borders. Make no mistake, our border with Mexico is not secure and there’s no doubt that we need to have an honest discussion about that with the American people. Local 2455 will continue to represent our members to the best of our abilities and will make sure that our members concerns are heard by the American people.”
The local then said the whole intent of the meeting was to give Trump a “boots on the ground” perspective, as well as to those who traveled with him.
“Just to be clear,” the group went on, “an endorsement was never discussed for any presidential candidate. Local 2455 does not endorse candidates for any political office. For these reasons, Local 2455 will not participate in any events with Mr. Trump.”
The statement comes as Trump headed to the border to deliver a speech regarding the need to crack down on illegal immigration. Trump’s campaign for the White House has been buoyed by his views of illegal immigration, and currently, polls put him at the top of the Republican list.
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