President Donald Trump made a stop in New York on Friday to announce that “every category of violent crime has dropped massively” since his return to office, while also commending the “men and women who put their lives on the line” for the safety of American citizens.
Speaking in Long Island, the president stressed that “the numbers keep getting better.” He cited statistics indicating significant declines in crime during his administration. For instance, he noted that there were over 3,100 fewer murders last year than in the year before he took office, alongside 10,000 fewer rapes and a drop of about 1.1 million in violent crimes overall. Robberies were down by 19%, and car thefts saw a plunge of 23% — he claimed these trends of decreasing crime continue.
Trump attributed these improvements to his government’s initiative to bolster law enforcement, claiming that there had been a “drop in attacks on officers.” He recalled signing an Executive Order shortly after taking office that necessitates the death penalty for those convicted of killing police officers. Last year, he said, fatalities of law enforcement personnel while on duty reached an 80-year low.
Nevertheless, Trump cautioned that these positive changes could be undone if Democrats maintain their positions in power, particularly targeting New York Governor Kathy Hochul. He criticized her, asserting that “nowhere is the Communist attack on American society more clear than here in New York.” He labeled her administration as a “NIGHTMARE” concerning crime and pointed out her support for New York’s controversial No Cash Bail law, which he argued lets dangerous criminals out immediately.
To counteract these issues, the president suggested that voters should “vote for Republicans.” He introduced Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who is running against Hochul in the upcoming November elections, to the stage. In his remarks, Blakeman expressed gratitude to Trump for his support, echoing a sense of urgency in the campaign.
