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...were not Scranton firefighters.
During the Trump event this past Wednesday several men and women behind him were holding signs that read "Scranton Firefighters for Trump." Two of the men were wearing firefighter formal dress-blue uniforms. One was wearing a white ball cap with 'Trump Force Captain' in gold lettering.
But with most everything related to Trump, it was all a lie. None of them were Scranton firefights, active or retired.
“Local 60 would like to address the rally held earlier today in Scranton for former President Trump and the Office of President of the United States. This is not a political post, rather a clarification post for anyone who sees or may see the event. Multiple CITIZENS were seen with “Scranton Firefighters for Trump” signs at today’s rally. It is noted that no member of Local 60 were carrying those signs as the IAFF has chosen not to endorse a candidate this election. We honor and respect each and every person’s political opinions as well as our members own opinions on what they believe is the right choice for them. We just want to clarify that Local 60 has not endorsed a candidate for the Office of President following the path of the IAFF. The signs seen were not a representation of SFD Local 60 nor an endorsement of any candidate.”
In a phone interview Thursday, Local 60 President Allen Lucas said he had no idea where the signs came from, and none of the people holding the signs in photos that he saw were Scranton firefighters, active or retired.My shocked face is around here somewhere.
thetimes-tribune.com - Scranton firefighters were not holding pro trump signs at rally 