High Crime Rates Persist in Red State Cities, Trump Calls for Action

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High Crime Rates Persist in Red State Cities, Trump Calls for Action
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Despite claims by Donald Trump that Chicago is the world's most dangerous city, crime data shows that violent crime rates in major US cities are declining, especially in Democratic-led states, with cities in red states like Jackson, Mississippi, experiencing higher murder rates. Trump focuses on blue cities like Chicago and Baltimore, which have seen significant drops in violence, while crime remains higher in some Republican-led cities. Overall, US homicide rates are at historic lows, and the pattern of violence reduction is widespread across the country.

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