Seattle Police union president warns of a 'long, long summer' after mayor backs Antifa over officers, Christians

“If we're already below minimum safe staffing levels, and you've got these guys on the line who are getting assaulted by Antifa, and no mention from the mayor about the injuries on cops… we gotta buckle up for a long, long summer.” - Ari Hoffman

• The controversy erupted after Antifa targeted a Christian concert on Saturday. Antifa militants injured several Seattle police officers, but Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell blamed the violence on Christian worshipers. 
• Solan said officers were left without proper support or recognition, claiming that Harrell appeared more focused on managing political optics than ensuring the safety of those on the front lines.

“Cops got put into the hospital,” Solan stated, referencing injuries sustained during violent protests... a dire state marked by depleted staffing and political abandonment...
“If we're already below minimum safe staffing levels, and you've got these guys on the line who are getting assaulted by Antifa, and no mention from the mayor about the injuries on cops… we gotta buckle up for a long, long summer.”...