While politicians point to falling crime numbers, families who have lost loved ones in Washington DC are fighting back. They say the statistics don’t match what they see every day on the streets. These brave families are speaking out because they know the truth that liberal leaders don’t want to admit.
Crime victims’ families are tired of being told things are getting better when they’re burying their children. They see the shootings, the carjackings, and the chaos that still plagues our nation’s capital. These families know that one murder is too many, and they refuse to let politicians use numbers to hide the real problem.
The facts show DC still has the fourth-highest murder rate in America. With over 100 homicides already this year and nearly 1,600 violent crimes, our capital city remains a dangerous place. DC’s murder rate is six times higher than New York City and higher than Chicago.
President Trump stepped up and deployed the National Guard to help restore order to DC. This shows real leadership while other politicians just talk about statistics. Trump understands that Americans deserve to feel safe in their own capital city.
The problem with these falling crime numbers is that they hide how much more deadly violence has become. When someone gets shot today, they’re more likely to die than before. This means each violent crime is more devastating to families and communities.
Experts found that violence in DC became significantly more lethal starting in 2020. Even though there might be fewer total crimes, the ones that happen are more likely to kill innocent people. This is cold comfort to grieving families.
Hard-working American families shouldn’t have to worry about visiting their own nation’s capital. DC should be a symbol of freedom and safety, not a place where tourists and residents fear for their lives. We need leaders who will fight for public safety instead of just playing with numbers.
The families speaking out deserve to be heard, not dismissed by politicians hiding behind statistics. Their pain is real, and their call for action should inspire every American who believes in law and order. We must never let political games overshadow the human cost of crime.
