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President Biden and his fellow Democrats are once again trying to pull the wool over Americans’ eyes, claiming that crime is down across the nation. But before anyone starts applauding their supposed success, it’s time to unveil the inconvenient truth that they conveniently omit from their narrative.
Recent reports have revealed that thousands of police precincts have stopped reporting crime data to the FBI, casting doubt on the accuracy of Biden’s boasts about declining crime rates. In their eagerness to paint a rosy picture of their leadership, Biden and his cohorts conveniently fail to mention this crucial detail.
It’s no surprise that Biden would tout his administration’s supposed accomplishments at a gun control gathering. But let’s not forget that actions speak louder than words, and the lack of comprehensive crime data paints a much murkier picture than what Biden would like us to believe.
Biden and Democrats busted using bogus stats to claim crime is down.
Fact Check: Biden, Democrats Claim Crime Is Down Based on FBI Report Lacking Data from Thousands of Police Precincts https://t.co/791Ijs4lNI
— American Town Crier (@towncrier_usa) June 25, 2024
The Marshall Project has shed light on the reality that a significant number of law enforcement agencies have fallen through the cracks when it comes to reporting crime data. With the shift to a new reporting system by the FBI, many police precincts failed to keep up, resulting in a dearth of crucial information on crime trends.
While Biden may proudly declare that crime rates are on the decline, the omission of vital information regarding non-reporting police precincts raises serious questions about the accuracy of his claims. Until a full and transparent account of crime data is available, it’s prudent to take Biden’s assertions with a grain of salt.
As the Marshall Project highlighted, major police departments like the NYPD and LAPD are still among those not reporting crime data to the FBI. This raises concerns about the reliability of the crime statistics that Biden and his allies are touting as evidence of their success in combating crime.
In the face of incomplete and potentially skewed crime data, it’s crucial for Americans to approach Biden’s claims with skepticism. The lack of transparency when it comes to reporting crime trends undermines the credibility of any assertions about the state of crime in the country. Until all police precincts are accurately and consistently reporting data, it’s premature for Biden and his fellow Democrats to pat themselves on the back for a job well done.
