In Emotional Moment, Trump Invites to Stage Family of Assassinated NYPD Officer

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5/16/2018|Updated: 10/5/2018

President Donald Trump went off script during the Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service on Tuesday, May 15, when he spotted in the audience the family of a New York City police officer assassinated less than a year ago.

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Petr Svab

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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.

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