Fact Check: Is Minneapolis Crime Down 25–30% Due to Immigration Enforcement?

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Claimant: Donald Trump

Claim: Minneapolis crime is down 25–30% because thousands of criminals were removed.

Rating: MOSTLY FALSE

Explanation: Some crimes such as burglaries and robberies declined year to date, but assaults and vehicle thefts increased. Crime was already trending downward before the immigration arrests, and officials provided no evidence linking the decline to enforcement actions. Experts also cautioned that comparing five weeks of data year over year is statistically unreliable.

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Date: 02/15/2026

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Last Updated on February 15, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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