Donald Trump Goes Hard After Black-Led Cities Despite Significant Crime Rate Declines Backed By FBI Stats

Donald Trump’s attempt to seize control over Washington, D.C.’s police force, along with threats to impose similar measures in predominantly Black-led cities, has sparked allegations of racial bias, closely linked to the controversial Project 2025 initiative. Contrary to these claims, data reveals that cities governed by Black officials have experienced substantial decreases in violent crime in recent years. In D.C., Trump proclaimed a “liberation day,” promising to eradicate crime and societal decay; yet, this statement conflicts with the Justice Department's statistics showing a 30-year low in violent crime for 2024, with overall incidents plummeting by 35%. Notably, homicides fell by 32%, while armed carjackings decreased by an extraordinary 53%. Chicago mirrors this trend, as Mayor Brandon Johnson reported over a 30% decrease in homicides, attributing the success to investments in youth programs. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass noted a 14% homicide reduction, criticizing Trump’s federal approach as a mere “power grab.”