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New National Sheriffs' Association President Faces Backlash

7/2/2025

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Chris West, the sheriff of Canadian County, Oklahoma, took office as president of the National Sheriffs’ Association on June 26. His support for Trump and involvement in the January 6 protests have sparked criticism, with many worried about the growing influence of extremist right-wing ideologies, such as those from the Claremont Institute, within law enforcement.

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Chris West, the sheriff of Canadian County, Oklahoma, took office as president of the National Sheriffs’ Association on June 26. His support for Trump and involvement in the January 6 protests have sparked criticism, with many worried about the growing influence of extremist right-wing ideologies, such as those from the Claremont Institute, within law enforcement.