Trump's Fictional Crime Wave: Separating Fact from Fiction

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Former President Donald Trump has been painting a grim picture of America, describing a nation overrun by crime and violence. Trump's rhetoric includes promises to crack down on undocumented immigrants, deploy the National Guard to combat crime, and withhold federal funding from municipalities that do not adopt stringent law enforcement measures. But is there any truth to these claims?

 

Trump's assertions about a surge in crime are not supported by evidence. Despite his alarming statements, data from reputable sources like the FBI and various law enforcement agencies indicate a decrease in violent crimes, including homicides, in recent years. In fact, the nationwide reduction in homicides has been significant, with a 6 percent decrease in 2022 and an additional 13 percent drop in 2023.

 

However, Trump's narrative of a crime wave resonates with some voters, fueled by political and media narratives that amplify fears and biases. Ahead of the 2022 midterms, for example, one-quarter of Republican attack ads focused on crime, and Fox News aired numerous segments on the topic. Trump himself continues to make crime a centerpiece of his campaign strategy, despite the lack of empirical evidence to support his claims.

 

The discrepancy between Trump's assertions and reality underscores the importance of critical thinking and scrutiny of information sources. It's crucial for community leaders, citizens, and politicians alike to challenge "alternative facts" and hold those who spread misinformation accountable. In a hyperpartisan political climate where trust in experts is eroded and misinformation proliferates, it's essential to uphold the truth as a cornerstone of democracy.

 

Moreover, attributing spikes in crime to partisan affiliations is misleading. Demographic and economic factors, rather than political ideologies, play a significant role in crime rates. Claims that crime is a problem specific to certain political jurisdictions lack validity when examined closely.

 

Trump's fictional crime wave is a stark reminder of the power of misinformation in shaping public perception. 

 

Credit: The Hill 2024-05-14

 

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[impulse]

From NPR:

 

Crime is a huge topic in elections this November, and the FBI has now entered the chat. It has just released the Crime in the Nation report for 2021. But the bureau switched the way it collects crime data this year, and many police departments did not get on board. Los Angeles and New York City did not report to the FBI. In fact, only 63% of the country's police departments submitted anything, and some of the data that was submitted was incomplete. 

 

https://www.npr.org/2022/10/05/1127047811/the-fbis-new-crime-report-is-in-but-its-incomplete

 

So you can believe the FBI, who changed the way they collect data...  And is now "estimating" crime statistics because over 1/3 of the cities aren't reporting (and in an election year, it's going down.  Yeah, right).  Or you can believe your lying eyes.

 

Edited May 14 by impulse

[Tug]

Trumps gotta try and run on something even if it is a fraud quell surprise it’s what he is

[riclag]

2 hours ago, impulse said:

From NPR:

 

Crime is a huge topic in elections this November, and the FBI has now entered the chat. It has just released the Crime in the Nation report for 2021. But the bureau switched the way it collects crime data this year, and many police departments did not get on board. Los Angeles and New York City did not report to the FBI. In fact, only 63% of the country's police departments submitted anything, and some of the data that was submitted was incomplete. 

 

https://www.npr.org/2022/10/05/1127047811/the-fbis-new-crime-report-is-in-but-its-incomplete

 

So you can believe the FBI, who changed the way they collect data...  And is now "estimating" crime statistics because over 1/3 of the cities aren't reporting (and in an election year, it's going down.  Yeah, right).  Or you can believe your lying eyes.

 

Whats the idiom !

pull the wool over…

God  knows what the 6 ways to Sunday cabal is trying to do during a election year! 

Sway & Deceive, Sway & Deceive

 

Summer is coming  ,It will be hard for AG Garland & Wray to convince Americans that crime is dropping!
 

[earlinclaifornia]

Trumps use of fear is why critical thinkers see only the scam.

[riclag]

Its a Election year , bidens fbi are gaslighting !
 

Public safety group finds FBI violent crime data is higher than initially reported

A new report claims violent crimes are significantly underreported, and FBI crime classification has changed.

 

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbis-data-is-faulty-as-crime-proliferates-in-big-cities-report

[candide]

4 hours ago, impulse said:

From NPR:

 

Crime is a huge topic in elections this November, and the FBI has now entered the chat. It has just released the Crime in the Nation report for 2021. But the bureau switched the way it collects crime data this year, and many police departments did not get on board. Los Angeles and New York City did not report to the FBI. In fact, only 63% of the country's police departments submitted anything, and some of the data that was submitted was incomplete. 

 

https://www.npr.org/2022/10/05/1127047811/the-fbis-new-crime-report-is-in-but-its-incomplete

 

So you can believe the FBI, who changed the way they collect data...  And is now "estimating" crime statistics because over 1/3 of the cities aren't reporting (and in an election year, it's going down.  Yeah, right).  Or you can believe your lying eyes.

 

The way you present it, it looks like the FBI changed it "at once" in order to help Biden. Only MAGA simple minds can believe a statistical system can be changed instantly! 😁

 

1. The final decision to change ghe system was made in 2012, and the transition to the new system started in 2016 and thus occurred mainly under Trump. In 2020, around 50% of the published data was obtained according to this methodology!

2. It has been fully implemented in 2021.

So the 2021, 2022 and 2023 data are fully comparable.

 

https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2016

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Incident-Based_Reporting_System

 

 

Edited May 14 by candide

[riclag]

In a election year dems are introducing stricter crime bills!

 “The report places the blame for the high crime rate on soft-on-crime initiatives, which falls in line with several states backpedaling course on so-called soft-on-crime policies. In the last year, Democratic lawmakers in California and New York have begun introducing bills to restore stricter penalties for certain violent crimes”.

 

Same source.

[riclag]

Trump wants to use the National Guard ! Thats a good thing!

But because Trump said it the lefty media attacks him!

 

The hypocrisy!

[candide]

4 minutes ago, riclag said:

Trump wants to use the National Guard ! Thats a good thing!

But because Trump said it the lefty media attacks him!

 

The hypocrisy!

National guards because of declining crime rates? 😆

[riclag]

The reporters for the bias Hill news need to take a ride on the New York Subways!

Get a sense of what reality is!

 

After the deployment began earlier this month, straphangers entering the subway were greeted by camouflaged and gun-toting soldiers at bag-search checkpoints in a sight reminiscent of the city after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

 

https://nypost.com/2024/03/16/us-news/hochul-national-guard-subway-plan-working-as-we-expected/