President Donald Trump has told a Texas sheriff they could "destroy" the career of a state lawmaker who's trying to reform laws that critics say police abuse as a funding source.
Trump's comment drew laughs during a meeting with sheriffs in the White House on Tuesday.
The remark followed Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson's criticism of an unnamed state senator who believes police shouldn't receive forfeiture money unless a case ends in conviction.
Trump responded: "Who is the state senator? Do you want to give his name? We'll destroy his career."
The sheriff wouldn't say and it was unclear to whom Eavenson was referring.
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