The increase in violent crime began on Trump’s watch and has largely subsided over the last two years, but you would never know it if you watch the news. Why? Because, as Don Henley once said, it’s interesting when people die. Crime stories dominate the local news and get plenty of attention on national broadcasts. Why wouldn’t people be afraid?
But Trump will do his best to persuade people that he alone has succeeded in getting crime under control. Will the national and local TV stations buy into this narrative, or will it be business as usual? I’m guessing the latter, but only time will tell.