White House Called Out After Claiming Trump Would 'Never' Betray Police: 'Unless They Work at the Capitol'

A White House video celebrating President Donald Trump's support of law enforcement was met with heavy skepticism as social media users accused him of "betraying" Capitol Police by pardoning January 6th insurrectionists.

Earlier this week, Trump issued a proclamation declaring May 15, 2025, as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the surrounding week as Police Week. Friday, the White House posted a 2-minute video promoting the move, featuring a series of law enforcement officers thanking Trump.

"It's night and day...the changes that have already been seen in the past several months," one man reflected. "The support that we did not have and now we do have."

"It's wonderful to know that we have a president who supports law enforcement and law and order in general," a woman from Tucson Police Department said.

"It truly makes a difference when you have a President who supports you," gushed another officer.

"Many politicians say they back the blue—then betray them," the White House wrote in the video's caption. "Never President Trump."

The sentiment on social media was less "kumbaya," and more, "You have some f---ing nerve."

"Trump incited the violence that injured and killed police officers on January 6th," the same comment continued. "And then pardoned the rioters, calling them patriots."

"Are you freaking kidding me?" one asked, with another adding, "What a joke."

"Trump backs the blue unless they work at the Capitol building," an X user wrote.

"Trump pardoned the January 6th insurrectionists who attacked the brave men and women of the Capitol Police," added another. "Trump betrayed our officers. Over and over and over again."

On the first day of Trump's second term, he issued sweeping pardons for more than 1,500 cases connected to the January 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol, including those who were charged with assaulting or resisting law enforcement. Five officers died after defending the Capitol during the brutal attack; one suffered a stroke while four took their own lives in the months that followed.

Former Metropolitan Police officer Michael Fanone, who was brutally assaulted during the attack on the Capitol, reacted to the sweeping pardons. "I have been betrayed by my country, and I have been betrayed by those who supported Donald Trump," he said.

His condemnation was shared by the largest police union in the United States. "Crimes against law enforcement are not just attacks on individuals or public safety — they are attacks on society and undermine the rule of law. Allowing those convicted of these crimes to be released early diminishes accountability and devalues the sacrifices made by courageous law enforcement officers and their families," The Fraternal Order of Police said in a statement.

Trump, who is wrapping up his business-focused tour of the Middle East, has not responded to the backlash.