Killings and other violent crimes dropped sharply in 2025
First publishedAug 15, 10:00 UTC
Last updatedAug 16, 00:52 UTC · 12m ago
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The White House is seizing on new statistics showing that violent crime plummeted last year to boast of a “Trump effect.” But experts note crime began falling well before Trump returned to office.
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- The White House is seizing on new statistics showing that violent crime plummeted last year to boast of a “Trump effect.” But experts note crime began falling well before Trump returned to office.
- How widely is it covered?
- 1 outlet, average source rating 9.0/10.
- When was it last updated?
- 12m ago.
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Killings and other violent crimes dropped sharply in 2025
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