Fact Check: Trump’s claim that he has the support of Portland’s sheriff is false

Truthfulness: False

Claim:

I have Florida, I have Texas, I have Ohio, I have, excuse me, Portland. The sheriff just came out today and he said I support President Trump.

Claim Publisher and Date: President Donald Trump on 2020-09-29

Fact Check By: Craig Jones, Newswise

At the first debate between President Donald Trump and Former Vice President Joe Biden, Donald Trump said, “I have Florida, I have Texas, I have Ohio, I have, excuse me, Portland. The sheriff just came out today and he said I support President Trump.”

Sheriff Mike Reese tweeted on Tuesday night that he doesn’t back Trump.

“As the Multnomah County Sheriff I have never supported Donald Trump and will never support him.”

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