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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)
Claim: The U.S. experienced “a horrible four years” of violent crime under Joe Biden.
Rating: MISLEADING
Explanation: Violent crime rose slightly early in Biden’s term, but it declined in 2023 and 2024. By the end of Biden’s presidency, the violent crime rate was lower than it had been during Trump’s final year in office.
Date: 08/23/2026
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Last Updated on August 23, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check