'Deranged' California sheriff Chad Bianco blasted as he endorses Donald Trump saying it's time to 'put a felon' in the White House

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco endorsed Donald Trump as he criticized Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom's treatment of criminals
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco endorsed Donald Trump for the 2024 election (Facebook, Getty Images)
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco endorsed Donald Trump for the 2024 election (Facebook, Getty Images)

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA: Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco declared that "it's time we put a felon in the White House" in a video following the conviction of Donald Trump in the hush money case. 

Bianco, who oversees one of California’s largest agencies, said he enjoys apprehending and locking up criminals and believes he will be able to do so even better if the former president is elected for a second term. 

Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal a hush money payment on May 30 and his sentencing is scheduled for July 11. While the ex-POTUS could face prison time of up to four years, most experts say it is unlikely. 

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco declared his intention to challenge Democratic Governor Gavin

Though it has been clear for years that Bianco, who manages an area with a population greater than 16 states, is at the very least, a moderate who leans right, he claimed that his endorsement of Trump indicates he is "switching teams," as per The Daily Beast. 

The sheriff has long been critical of Governor Gavin Newsom and made sure to take a jab at the Democrat before declaring his support for Trump. 

"This love affair that our governor and our state legislature have with criminals is based on the belief that criminals are not responsible for their own actions, that they are a victim of society," said Bianco, before adding in a sarcastic tone, "It’s cops’ fault, it might be my fault."



 

He went on to accuse Newsom of "slashing" law enforcement funds, even though the budget shows that his department received an extra $270 million this year compared to 2019, when he was sworn in. 

Bianco has declared his intention to challenge Newsom, focusing his campaign on law and order and tougher punishments for wrongdoers. This would be quite a bold move for California, which hasn't elected a Republican senator or governor since 1994, when Arnold Schwarzenegger took office.

Having said that, the Riverside County sheriff seems determined to make an impression for himself, even at the cost of contradicting his past remarks. 

In the video, Bianco further said, "Trump 2024, baby. Let’s save this country and make America great again."  

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media after his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 20, 2024 in New York City. Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first of his criminal cases to go to trial. (Photo by Mark Peterson - Pool/Getty Images)
California Sheriff Chad Bianco feels law enforcement will perform better under the presidency of Donald Trump (Mark Peterson - Pool/Getty Images)

Internet slams Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco as he endorses Donald Trump

One Facebook user wrote, "Police justice is a fascist ingredient," and another added, "Don’t forget too release them all from your jails & prison then !!! Invite them all back too live with your family !!!"

"This f***** should be fired immediately," fumed a person, while someone else remarked, "So arrest and put Trump in Jail since you Love the process. Total contradicting words. He needs mental health help."

An individual expressed, "Need to rethink putting him in the sheriff department for that matter." "Sounds like cult logic," shared one more.  

"Maga deranged cultist," stated another person. 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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