Biden Is Quietly Winning the War On Crime—After Trump Epically Lost It
May 13, 2024
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Jim Kessler from Third Way discusses how Democrats are winning the war on crime under Biden, contrasting with Trump's failed approach. The podcast explores the significant increase in funding for public safety projects by congressional Democrats, highlighting their success in addressing the crime issue. Kessler emphasizes the importance of countering Trump's false narratives on crime and effectively communicating the Democrats' achievements in reducing crime rates.
Democrats secured significantly more funding for public safety projects than Republicans in 2024.
Violent crime and homicides decreased under Biden, countering Trump's claims of rising crime during his presidency.
Deep dives
Democrats secure more funding for public safety projects than Republicans
Senate and House Democrats have secured nearly $400 million in 2024 for public safety projects, significantly more than the $272 million Republicans garnered in their states and districts. This funding includes measures for law enforcement activities, equipment, training, and prevention programs aimed at enhancing community safety and reducing crime. The data reveals a substantial contrast between the efforts of Democrats and Republicans in addressing public safety.
Crime rate decline under Biden challenges Trump's narrative
Contrary to Trump's claims of rising violent crime under Biden, statistics show a significant decrease in homicides and violent crime during Biden's presidency, following a surge in 2020. The investigation by the Third Way group indicates a considerable drop in the murder rate in major cities in 2024. These findings present an opportunity for Democrats to highlight their successful crime reduction measures and counter Trump's misleading assertions.
Democratic initiatives on crime and public safety present an information war opportunity
The substantial gun control bill signed by Biden, coupled with the drop in violent crime, emphasizes Democratic administrations' positive impact on crime reduction. With Democrats securing more federal funding for public safety projects, they hold a strong narrative against Trump's rhetoric. Democrats need to proactively engage in the information war, articulating their achievements in crime reduction and public safety to challenge the false crime narrative perpetuated by Republican propaganda.
Donald Trump constantly claims that crime is out of control. In reality, it’s substantially downunder Biden, after soaring during the pandemic that Trump catastrophically botched as president. Now the Democratic group Third Way is releasing a new study finding that this year, congressional Democrats secured substantially more funding for public safety projects across the country than Republicans did. We talked to Jim Kessler of Third Way, who explains how Democrats can go on offense on the issue and beat back Trump’s relentless lies about it.