Source: Fox News
Summary
President Donald Trump defended federal law enforcement efforts in Minneapolis, stating that crime has fallen sharply. He attributed the decline to the removal of “thousands of criminals” from the area and attributed the decline to tougher enforcement. Trump mentioned Operation Metro Surge, which sent thousands of immigration agents to Minneapolis and St. Paul, leading to thousands of arrests and sparking resident resistance and public outrage.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Trump is defending federal law enforcement efforts, citing crime numbers and attributing the decline to tougher enforcement.
He mentions specific cities, such as Washington, D.C., New Orleans, and Memphis, Tennessee, where he claims crime has decreased.
Trump’s administration is touting its tough-on-crime approach as a success.
The crime numbers in Minneapolis are down 25-30% since the removal of “thousands of criminals” from the area, according to Trump.
This performance is familiar, with the repetition of crime statistics and the emphasis on law and order.
