The National Crime Victimization Survey shows violent crime surged 59%, with rape and sexual assault up 67%, robbery up 38%, and aggravated assault up 62%. -
John R. Lott Jr.During last year’s presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris,
Trump said violent crime was rising. ABC moderator David Muir
immediately fact-checked him,
claiming,
“President Trump, as you know, the FBI says overall violent crime is coming down in this country…”Nearly every major media outlet
echoed that narrative. - National Public Radio ran the headline, “Violent crime is dropping fast in the U.S. – even if Americans don’t believe it.”
- The Wall Street Journal declared, “Violent Crime Rate Falls Sharply After Pandemic Surge.”
- Vox insisted, “Violent crime is plummeting.”
- Axios reported, “New data shows violent crime dropping sharply in major U.S. cities.”
The National Crime Victimization Survey
shows violent crime surged 59%, with rape and sexual assault up 67%, robbery up 38%, and aggravated assault up 62%.