MSNBC - ‘Not true:’ Chris Hayes on the reality of the massive crime drop in America
The video addresses the false narrative that crime has increased under President Joe Biden, a claim often made by Donald Trump. It clarifies that while there was a spike in violent crime, particularly murder, during 2020 when Trump was president, crime rates have been declining significantly over the past two years. This decline is supported by FBI and local city data, showing major reductions in crime rates, especially in murder rates, across major cities like New Orleans and Philadelphia. The video also discusses various theories about the 2020 crime spike, including the impact of the pandemic and social unrest, and notes that crime has decreased in cities with different political leadership and policies, challenging simplistic political explanations for crime trends.
Key Points:
- Crime rates have significantly declined in major U.S. cities over the past two years.
- Murder rates have dropped by 50% in cities like New Orleans and Philadelphia.
- The 2020 crime spike occurred during Trump's presidency, not Biden's.
- Recent data contradicts claims that crime is at an all-time high under Biden.
- Crime trends challenge political narratives, showing declines in cities with varied leadership.