By John Q. Hosedrinker 
The FBI’s 2024 crime statistics revealed a significant decrease in violent crime across the nation, with figures showing a drop to levels not seen since the 1960s. This data, released Tuesday, directly contradicts the narrative pushed during the 2024 presidential campaign, which falsely asserted a rise in crime under Democratic leadership. While the report highlights these positive trends, it also underscores concerns with the figures due to the voluntary reporting nature of the data. Additionally, the report details a rise in assaults on law enforcement personnel, and a rise in the number of officers being killed.
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FBI report disproves Trump’s claim of a Biden-era out-of-control crime wave, and that’s not exactly breaking news for those of us who pay attention to, you know, *facts*. The narrative that crime was spiraling out of control under President Biden was a persistent one, fueled by a constant barrage of headlines, talking points, and the predictable echo chambers of certain news outlets. The goal was clear: to instill fear and paint a picture of a nation in decline, a tactic as old as political campaigning itself.
The reality, however, presented a drastically different picture. The FBI’s report, the one that should matter most, showed precisely the opposite. It wasn’t about a surge in crime; it was about a *decrease*. Specifically, the report indicated a 4.5% year-on-year decrease in all violent crime nationally during 2024. Murder and non-negligent manslaughter saw an even more significant drop, falling by 14.5% from the 2023 figures. That’s a far cry from an “out-of-control crime wave.” It paints a picture of a nation becoming *safer*, not less safe, during the final full year of the Biden administration.
It’s almost comical that the report would even be contested. The consistent narrative of crime being up, especially when put out by those who might benefit politically, is nothing new. We’ve seen it play out time and again, with the same predictable script. A manufactured crisis, a barrage of accusations, and the eventual “clearing” of any wrongdoing by those in charge. However, the damage is done. The public, especially those who get their information from specific sources, will already have been fed a narrative that benefits certain political figures.
Let’s be frank: this wasn’t about crime at all. It was about something far more insidious. It was about stoking fear, and scapegoating a specific group: migrants. It was about tapping into underlying racial anxieties and creating a sense of “us vs. them.” This isn’t a new tactic, and it’s often employed to distract from real issues and rally support. And it worked; it continues to work.
This isn’t just a case of “he said, she said.” The FBI report provided cold, hard data that ran directly counter to the claims being made. The fact that these figures are being released is a testament to the integrity of those within the FBI who value truth. But the predictable aftermath is unfolding.
Now, a question that everyone is asking. Who’s getting fired? It’s almost guaranteed. The consistent pattern is to silence those who present inconvenient truths. To punish anyone who dares to contradict the carefully constructed narratives. We’ve seen it before, and we’ll see it again. It’s the playbook of those who prioritize power over all else.
And let’s be clear, this goes beyond mere political disagreement. The manipulation of public perception, the spread of misinformation, the constant attacks on truth and facts—these are not just minor inconveniences. They are actively working against the very fabric of a functioning democracy. When facts are dismissed, when truth is relative, and when trust in institutions erodes, it leaves the people vulnerable to all sorts of manipulation.
There’s a certain cynicism that sets in. I understand the cynicism. When you see the same tactics repeated, when you know the outcome is inevitable, it can be disheartening. However, the solution isn’t to give in to despair. The solution is to keep pointing out the lies, to keep sharing the truth, to hold those in power accountable, and above all, to support the people who do their jobs honestly.