President Trump called on local law enforcement in New York City and statewide politicians to do more to defend their police officers following two back-to-back shootings that injured officers over the weekend.

"I grew up in New York City and, over many years, got to watch how GREAT NYC’s 'Finest' are," Trump said in a tweet Sunday. "Now, because of weak leadership at Governor & Mayor, stand away (water thrown at them) regulations, and lack of support, our wonderful NYC police are under assault. Stop this now!"



I grew up in New York City and, over many years, got to watch how GREAT NYC’s “Finest” are. Now, because of weak leadership at Governor & Mayor, stand away (water thrown at them) regulations, and lack of support, our wonderful NYC police are under assault. Stop this now! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 9, 2020



Police said a man walked into the NYPD's 41st precinct early Sunday morning and opened fire on officers there, injuring one. Authorities believe the suspect could be responsible for or connected to a separate incident Saturday night, in which two other officers were attacked in their patrol vehicle in the Bronx.

The Saturday night attack was described as "an attempted assassination."

