In a show of support for law enforcement and a plea for stricter measures against urban crime, former President Donald Trump joined grieving relatives and hundreds of uniformed officers at the wake of slain NYPD cop Jonathan Diller on Long Island. The event took place at the Massapequa Funeral Home, where Trump expressed his condolences to the Diller family and voiced his concerns about the increasing frequency of such tragic incidents.

"What happened is such a sad event," Trump solemnly stated upon his arrival at the funeral home. "It's happening all too often, and we're just not going to let it happen." Trump emphasized the need to implement significant changes to address the rising crime rates. He highlighted that the Diller family's life will never be the same and stated, "We have to do a lot of things differently because this is not working."

Arriving at a rainy MacArthur Airport on Long Island, Trump made his way to the wake, drawing attention to Jonathan Diller's senseless death during a traffic stop in Queens. The former president's attendance raises awareness about the tragic loss and strengthens the message that action must be taken to prevent such incidents from occurring repeatedly.

While it is unclear why Trump chose to attend the wake, some news outlets reported that Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman extended an invitation. In a statement, Blakeman expressed gratitude to Trump, saying, "Thank you, President Trump, for coming here to be with the Diller family. It was very comforting to them." Blakeman acknowledged Trump's dedication and emphasized the blessing of having someone like him offering support during difficult times.

The Trump campaign announced on Wednesday that the former president would be joining thousands of police officers, along with Diller's family, at the Massapequa funeral home. Campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump was deeply moved by the invitation and the unfortunate tragedy surrounding Officer Diller's death.

Trump has been vocal in his criticism of city administrations, particularly targeting New York City and President Joe Biden over their alleged failure to address the increasing crime rates. In an exclusive interview, Trump blamed the "radical lunatic left" for the deterioration of American cities and expressed frustration over the restrictions placed on local police. He also condemned Democrat-run cities for allowing crime to prevail and threatened to withhold federal funding from sanctuary cities.

Jonathan Diller, a 31-year-old married father, was shot and mortally wounded on duty when approaching a vehicle during a patrol in Far Rockaway. The suspect, Guy Rivera, an ex-convict with multiple prior arrests, was charged with murder, attempted murder, and weapons possession. Additionally, the driver of the car, Lindy Jones, who is also an ex-convict, faces charges related to the incident.

Notably absent from the wake was President Biden, who was attending a fundraiser with former President Barack Obama in Midtown Manhattan at the time. Although the president spoke with Mayor Eric Adams, he did not personally visit or communicate with the Diller family, according to White House officials.

As the wake for Officer Jonathan Diller concludes, Trump's presence has brought attention to the urgent issue of urban crime and the need for a stronger response. The tragic loss of officers like Diller serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by law enforcement, and the call for action to safeguard communities against rampant violence and crime.