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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)
Claim: Crime dropped in 2025 “because of what the federal government’s doing.”
Rating: MISLEADING
Explanation: The FBI reported historic one-year declines in violent crime and murder in 2025. However, criminology experts said the causes remain unclear and likely reflect numerous factors, so the decline cannot be attributed solely to federal government policies.
Date: 08/25/2026
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Last Updated on August 25, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check