Fact-Checking Trump’s False and Misleading Claims About Crime in D.C.

The president cited a number of false and misleading claims about homicides and youth crime in the nation’s capital.

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After Surge During Pandemic, Homicides Fall Significantly

An analysis released Thursday by the Council on Criminal Justice shows that the majority of crimes the council tracks are continuing to decrease in 42 U.S. cities.

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The Number of Murders Kept Falling This Year, but Fear of Crime Persists

Crime was a talking point on the presidential campaign trail. But after a spike during the pandemic, murders have been dropping steadily, including in big cities like Chicago and San Francisco.

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