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Trump Declares Crime Emergency Amid Divided Public Perception

11/19/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in August 2025 and visited law enforcement in Washington, D.C.
Despite historic crime drops, safety perceptions split by party lines as Republicans see rising crime under Democrats.
A NPR/Ipsos survey shows 95% of Republicans consuming conservative media back deploying the National Guard, while those with diverse sources show less support.
Many Americans prioritize addressing root causes of crime over enforcement.

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U.S. President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in August 2025 and visited law enforcement in Washington, D.C.
Despite historic crime drops, safety perceptions split by party lines as Republicans see rising crime under Democrats.
A NPR/Ipsos survey shows 95% of Republicans consuming conservative media back deploying the National Guard, while those with diverse sources show less support.
Many Americans prioritize addressing root causes of crime over enforcement.