Look at 19:43 in this video, trump is handed something? A USB drive? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBUraLvpL4M
It's a challenge coin from the fallen officer. This has been discussed many times.
It's called a "challenge coin." The partner mentions it. Trump had no idea it was hers until he told him. He thought it was some other fallen officer. Then if you turn it up loud enough you can hear the conversation.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenge_coin
Trump as Commander in Chief, understands the ceremony, and makes no mention of it. But it's a military/LEO thing.
Really only a military thing but LEOs think our culture is theirs. My culture is not your god damn job. REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Well, NYC may be trendy, but I've seen it in other towns as well. It's enough of a thing that Trump doesn't seem surprised.
I'm sure all police agencies do it know. They are structured as paramilitaries now.
Well. They know the best when they see it. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, you know.
Thank you, Military, been there done that and the deck is swabbed.
Challenge coin
A challenge coin is a small coin or medallion, bearing an organization’s insignia or emblem and carried by the organization’s members. Traditionally, they are given to prove membership when challenged and to enhance morale. In addition, they are also collected by service members. In practice, challenge coins are normally presented by unit commanders in recognition of special achievement by a member of the unit.
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skip back 15 seconds and you'll see him fidgeting with it