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President Trump claimed Washington, D.C. has the highest homicide rate in the world, but data shows that in 2023, at least 49 cities worldwide had higher rates, and D.C.'s rate has decreased significantly in 2024 and 2025. The claim is false based on current statistics.
In 2023, the US reported 2,770 cases of arboviral diseases, predominantly West Nile Virus, with most cases occurring from July to September. The report highlights the importance of surveillance, personal protection, vector control, and screening to reduce disease impact, noting an increase in cases compared to 2022 and the ongoing risk of transmission through organ transplants.