'Biggest Crime Drop in 100 Yrs': Patel, Blanche Hail Trump Record; Rally Appearance Sparks Backlash
New FBI statistics showed violent crime fell 9.3% in 2025, and Trump used the figures to argue his policies are making communities safer.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump visited the Nassau County Police Academy to promote new FBI statistics showing violent crime dropped 9.3% in 2025, the homicide rate reaching its lowest point in 75 years.
- The visit aimed to boost Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who challenges Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul in a county Trump flipped to Republicans in 2024 ahead of November midterm elections.
- Trump criticized Democratic policies, declaring, "We back our police. We love our police," while mocking opponents as "Dumb-ocrats" for allegedly fighting to defund law enforcement.
- The Hochul campaign responded by criticizing Blakeman for the visit, claiming he allowed violent crime to "spike to decade highs" while relying on "unaccountable ICE agents."
- National violent crime rates have been declining since 2022, with new FBI data showing the United States homicide rate at its lowest in 75 years, though experts note difficulty pinpointing exact causes.
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Times of India'Biggest crime drop in 100 yrs': Patel, Blanche hail Trump record; rally appearance sparks backlash
FBI Director Kash Patel and U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche spoke ahead of President Trump at the Nassau County Police Academy Centre for Training and Intelligence. Both officials highlighted the Trump administration’s efforts to combat violent crime. Patel and Blanche later faced online criticism over their appearances at the Trump rally supporting Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s bid for New York governor.
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Trump uses New York crime event to boost Republicans before midterms
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Trump Pivots to Crime Ahead of Midterms
“President Donald Trump turned to the issue of crime when he hit the campaign trail Friday as Republican prospects in November’s midterms continue to suffer over his handling of the economy and war in Iran,” Bloomberg reports. “Polls show voters unhappy with his handling of the economy and the Iran war, the issues dominating the upcoming election. Crime, by contrast, has traditionally been an issue on which voters see Republicans as strong.”
Trump highlights violent crime reduction during visit to NY police academy
President Donald Trump highlighted his record on crime and safety during a visit to New York on Friday, pivoting to one of his strongest issues as he looks to boost Republicans in battleground races ahead of the November midterms.
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