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The Daily Blast: Biden Is Quietly Winning the War On Crime—After Trump Epically Lost It
May 13, 2024
Jim Kessler from Third Way organization discusses how Democrats are winning the war on crime under Biden, securing more funding for public safety projects than Republicans. They analyze the decrease in violent crimes, strategies for leveraging this success against Trump's false claims, and the disparity in murder rates between red and blue states. Democrats focus on advocating for police reform, supporting effective policing, and shaping the public safety narrative for upcoming elections.
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- Democrats secured significantly more funding for public safety projects than Republicans, focusing on law enforcement activities, equipment, training, and prevention programs.
- Crime rates, especially homicides, dropped under Biden after surging during Trump's presidency, with red states having a 33% higher murder rate than blue states.
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Democratic Funding for Public Safety Projects
Senate and House Democrats have secured nearly 400 million in 2024 for public safety projects, significantly more than what Republicans obtained. This funding, signed into law by Biden, focuses on law enforcement activities, equipment, training, and prevention programs, all aimed at making communities safer and reducing crime.
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