{"id":2641863,"date":"2026-08-07T13:23:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T17:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fop-slams-vulnerable-house-democrat-for-using-logo-in-mail\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T13:29:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T17:29:09","slug":"fop-slams-vulnerable-house-democrat-for-using-logo-in-mail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fop-slams-vulnerable-house-democrat-for-using-logo-in-mail\/","title":{"rendered":"FOP slams vulnerable House Democrat for using logo in mail"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffop-slams-vulnerable-house-democrat-for-using-logo-in-mail%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2641863&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The New Mexico Fraternal order of Police (FOP) criticized Congressman gabe Vasquez (D-NM) for publicly using their endorsement and logo to promote legislation he introduced, despite the FOP having endorsed his Republican challenger, Greg Cunningham. Vasquez, who is facing a tough reelection, mailed a taxpayer-funded flyer claiming police support for his bill to combat crime, which the FOP later disavowed, clarifying they did not endorse Vasquez and did not authorize the use of their emblem. The group reaffirmed their support for Cunningham, citing Vasquez&#8217;s history of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/anti-police-mandela-barnes-spent-more-than-half-a-million-taxpayer-dollars-for-personal-security\/\" title=\"Anti-... Mandela Barnes Spent More Than Half A Million Taxpayer Dollars For Personal Security\">opposing law enforcement<\/a> and advocating for police defunding, including a vote against a police-supporting resolution in 2026. Vasquez defended his legislation, emphasizing efforts to modernize drone technology to assist law enforcement against border cartels and public safety threats, and highlighted his bipartisan work and funding efforts. Historically, Vasquez has called for police reform and defunding the police, though he has since positioned himself more moderately on policing issues. The controversy underscores ongoing political debates over law enforcement endorsements and campaign tactics.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>EXCLUSIVE \u2014 <\/strong>The New Mexico Fraternal Order of <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/police\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"211\">Police<\/a> slammed Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM) in a letter after he used a mailer to tout its <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/endorsements\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"1440\">endorsement<\/a> of <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/legislation\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"14\">legislation<\/a> he introduced despite the organization\u2019s endorsement of his <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/republican\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"926\">Republican<\/a> challenger.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vasquez, who is in a tough reelection battle, recently sent out a franked mailer, which is taxpayer-funded, touting the FOP\u2019s support of legislation he introduced. The mail included the FOP logo next to a description of the legislation, but the group promptly denounced Vasquez\u2019s use of the logo, according to materials obtained by the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4679100\/hasan-piker-digital-footprint-creates-arsenal-gop\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Hasan Piker\u2019s digital footprint creates arsenal for GOP<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4679070\/trump-endorses-charlie-hatcher-tennessee-andy-ogles-primary-loss\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump endorses Charlie Hatcher after Andy Ogles primary loss<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4679124\/fraternal-order-of-police-slammed-gabe-vasquez\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Fraternal Order of Police slams vulnerable House Democrat for using logo in constituent mail<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLargest police union endorses Vasquez\u2019s bill to combat crime,\u201d the mail reads in large letters.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The New Mexico FOP wrote back that while it backs the bill, it does not support Vasquez and instead backs his opponent, Greg Cunningham, a former Albuquerque police officer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAlthough the NMFOP supports the bill, we did not endorse Mr. Vasquez for congress nor did the NMFOP have knowledge or approve the use of the NMFOP emblem on the\u00a0 mailer,\u201d the letter FOP reads.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMr. Vasquez has a long history of anti-law enforcement and has strongly advocated for\u00a0defunding the police,\u201d it continued. \u201cIn May of 2026, during National Police Week, Vasquez voted\u00a0against a resolution expressing support for law enforcement officers.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vasquez continued to acclaim his legislation and his work with the police organization in response.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCongressman Vasquez has always and will always fight to keep our communities safe from criminals and cartels,\u201d Vasquez campaign manager Patricia Socarras Santiago told the <em>Washington Examiner.<\/em> \u201cHe was proud to work with the FOP on this bipartisan legislation to combat criminal drone use, which the FOP endorsed, and to bring home more than $7 million in public safety funding to combat violent crime, crack down on drug trafficking, and invest in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-puts-plans-for-national-police-oversight-board-on-hold\/\" title=\"Biden Admin Puts Plans For National ... Oversight Board On Hold\">local police departments<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">Mailer from Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM) using the FOP\u2019s logo and endorsement of his bill. (Vasquez for Congress)<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; data-large-file=&#8221;https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2026\/08\/localimages\/Image-1.jpeg?w=696&#8243; height=&#8221;658&#8243; width=&#8221;1024&#8243; &#8220;https:><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mailer from Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM) using the FOP\u2019s logo and endorsement of his bill. (Vasquez for Congress)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public safety and crime have been hot-button issues for Vasquez since he first ran for Congress in 2022. That year, a local news interview resurfaced from after the 2020 George Floyd protests, in which Vasquez, wearing a baseball cap, sunglasses, and a mask, called for defunding the police.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe need serious police reform in this country,\u201d Vasquez, who was serving on the Las Cruces City Council, said at the time. \u201cIt\u2019s not just about defunding police, it\u2019s about defunding a system that privileges white people over everyone else.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He has since tried to move back to the center on the issue of policing, and his bill is the latest attempt. The legislation that the FOP backed aims to update drone and counter-drone technologies to help law enforcement agencies combat border cartels and track public safety threats.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBad actors are rapidly innovating and increasing their use of drones to chip away at our public safety and national security,\u201d Vasquez <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/vasquez.house.gov\/media\/press-releases\/rep-vasquez-introduces-bipartisan-secure-our-skies-drone-safety-act-modernize\">wrote in a press release<\/a>. \u201cBut we won\u2019t let them win. I\u2019m proud to be introducing this bill to equip our law enforcement officers with the tools and authorities they need to keep pace.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4677732\/meet-michigan-salsa-mogul-thomas-smith-beat-trump-endorsed-republican\/\">MEET THE MICHIGAN SALSA MOGUL WHO JUST BEAT TRUMP-BACKED ENDORSED REPUBLICAN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The New Mexico FOP still decided to back Cunningham during a June meeting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMr. Cunningham is a candidate who calls for law and order across our great State of New Mexico, and at the same time, will protect our law enforcement officers,\u201d the letter concludes. \u201cNo one knows the dangers and the difficulties faced by today\u2019s police officers better than another law enforcement officer.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-26\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">  https:\/\/www.scribd.com\/document\/1070919769\/New-Mexico-FOP-Gabe-Vasquez-letter <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FOP criticizes Vasquez for misusing endorsement in mailer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3691,"featured_media":2641864,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/gabe-vasquez.webp?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[83842,33696,83843],"class_list":["post-2641863","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-fop","tag-house-democrat","tag-political-mail"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/gabe-vasquez.webp?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2641863","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3691"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2641863"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2641863\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2641871,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2641863\/revisions\/2641871"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2641864"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2641863"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2641863"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2641863"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}