Trump’s claim of out-of-control crime contradicted by statistics.

Donald Trump has claimed that crime is out of control and rising in America. However, data from Detroit and other sources show that crime rates are actually dropping across the country. Detroit Police Chief James White has refuted Trump’s claims, stating that violent crime in Detroit is near historic lows. In Detroit, murders, shootings, and carjackings have all declined in recent years. Similarly, nationwide, the FBI reports a decrease in violent crime over the last two years, with murder declining 11.6% in 2023, the largest single-year drop on record. Despite this data, polls show that 77% of Americans believe crime is still rising, with misconceptions fueled by local news and social media. Trump and his allies have falsely suggested that FBI data is unreliable and ignore evidence that overall crime rates have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels. Jordan Thornhill’s family’s tragic experience with gun violence serves as a reminder that behind statistics are real families impacted by crime. The ATF has offered a $25,000 reward for information on Jordan’s killing, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence. While crime rates may be decreasing overall, the pain and loss experienced by families like the Thornhills cannot be measured by statistics alone. Police in Detroit and across the country continue to address the challenges of violent crime, recognizing that there is still much work to be done to ensure safety and justice for all communities.

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