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Violent Crime Drops in 2025, White House Claims 'Trump Effect'

New statistics show a sharp drop in violent crime in 2025, which the White House attributes to a 'Trump effect,' though experts note the decline began before Trump returned to office.

15 Aug, 10:00 — 15 Aug, 10:00
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wapoMostly Factual13d ago

Killings and other violent crimes dropped sharply in 2025

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.

By Katie Mettler

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