Donald Trump

Jacob Sullum | 2.10.2026 4:15 PM

The Trump administration wants to take credit for what looks like the biggest annual drop in U.S. homicides ever recorded. As Reason's Alexandra Stinson notes, that boast is dubious for a couple of reasons: Many factors outside the control of any given president affect crime rates, and the recent drop continues a trend that began before Trump took office.

Another historical point further undermines Trump's credibility on this subject. During the 2024 presidential race, he was keen to deny the numbers he is now citing with pride.

"Homicides Are Skyrocketing in American Cities Under Kamala Harris," the Trump campaign averred in August 2024. The claim that "violent crime is falling under Kamala Harris" was "ridiculous" and "a lie," it........

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