Claim Check · Crime
“Chicago is suffering an unprecedented and particularly violent crime wave that is getting worse by the day.”
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Donald Trump's claim that Chicago is experiencing an unprecedented and worsening violent crime wave is contradicted by data showing violent crime is actually decreasing.
According to reporting by Raw Story, Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Chicago is suffering an 'unprecedented and particularly violent crime wave that is getting worse by the day.' However, Raw Story cites data showing that homicides in Chicago dropped 3% in the first three quarters of 2026 compared to the prior year and declined 29% compared to 2024. Furthermore, the report notes that the city is on track for its fewest homicides in more than 60 years, directly refuting the claim of an unprecedented, worsening crime wave.
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