Staff Reports
The recent debate showcased a striking contrast between Donald Trump and the current administration’s approach to crime. In a move reminiscent of a magician pulling a rabbit from a hat, Trump provided evidence contradicting claims made during the debate regarding falling crime rates. The debate moderators failed to acknowledge the steep rise in crime that has occurred under Vice President Kamala Harris’s watch, leaving many to wonder if they were simply in on the charade.
In a campaign email, Trump blasted the misleading narratives spun by the mainstream media, which consistently echo the administration’s claims of declining crime rates. The former president highlighted the crucial detail that the FBI altered its crime data collection methods after Kamala Harris took office. This change unintentionally resulted in significant data omissions, particularly from major metropolitan areas plagued by rampant violence, such as Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. The exclusion of such cities from the crime statistics raises serious questions about the accuracy of the claims regarding crime trends.
Trump says crime is up in the US and David Muir tries to debate him by pointing to FBI crime data—which rightfully points out is incomplete.
This is how the MSM lies to you. Trump is right again. pic.twitter.com/SyFgu3WH0x
— Julia 🇺🇸 (@Jules31415) September 11, 2024
The American public deserves the full picture, and Trump advocates for a closer examination of the National Crime Victimization Survey. This data provides a clearer view of the reality on the ground. According to this survey, crime has elevated significantly since 2020, with violent crime soaring by 37%. Specific categories such as robbery and assault are up dramatically, with reported increases of 63% and 34%, respectively. These alarming statistics directly contradict the narrative that crime is on the decline, proving that the Democratic spin machine is operating at full throttle.
Further highlighting Kamala Harris’s ineffective oversight, the statistics detail various types of violent crime, including domestic violence and stranger violence, both of which have seen alarming increases. The data suggests that her tenure has coincided with higher victimization rates than at any stage during Trump’s presidency. The grim reality is that under Harris, crime has escalated to levels not seen in years, potentially jeopardizing public safety across the nation.
As the Trump campaign underscores, the year-over-year rise in crime tells a story that is hard to ignore. The total number of violent crimes reported last year surpassed any year during Trump’s administration, and Harris has overseen catastrophic crime rates that leave Americans feeling less safe than ever before. The narrative that crime is decreasing under her watch simply does not hold water when one scrutinizes the available data. The evidence paints a chilling picture: the United States is more dangerous now than in recent memory, and the current leadership needs to be held accountable for their failure to restore law and order.
