Trump Campaigns on Public Safety in Michigan

The Michigan Department of State is investigating allegations that Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy violated campaign finance laws during an event featuring Donald Trump, who spoke in a sheriff’s office garage. Complaints allege misuse of public resources to promote political candidates, echoing past violations by Murphy related to campaign activities. Trump’s visit, part of a battleground state tour, focused on public safety and criticized Vice President Kamala Harris's stance on law enforcement, amid claims that violent crime has decreased. Local sheriffs voiced concerns about border security and its impact on crime, while Trump suggested reinstating his previous immigration policies if re-elected. The Michigan Democratic Party condemned Trump’s claims about crime rates during his presidency, calling his visit hypocritical. Trump's campaign rhetoric emphasizes law and order, despite criticism regarding his past record and the implications of his policies.