Crime · 2026-10-07
The historic crime drop resulted from removing immigrants with criminal records
Unsupported
Trump linked the record drop in violent crime to removal of criminals from the country.
What the evidence shows
The FBI recorded unusually large 2024–2025 declines, but homicide was falling before the 2025 enforcement surge; the cited evidence does not establish deportations as the cause.
What happened next
Assessment reflects reporting available October 27–28, 2026.
Assessment notes
Paraphrase, not a verbatim quotation. Consult the linked source for exact words, venue and supporting references.