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FactCheck.org examines Donald Trump’s recent boasts about a sharp U.S. crime drop, finding his claims exaggerate or misstate federal data and ignore longer-term crime trends.

Former President Donald Trump highlighted falling U.S. crime rates at a rally, crediting his policies and urging voters to back Republican candidates in the upcoming midterm elections.

Donald Trump claimed credit for an ongoing drop in crime rates during a press conference, arguing his policies are working even as experts cite longer-term trends and question his impact.