Americans are divided over Trump’s attempted Washington makeover, with supporters praising bold disruption while critics warn of deepening political turmoil and institutional strain.
President Trump is spotlighting crime in major US cities, drawing fresh attention and debate. WCVB examines recent crime statistics to show where the data supports, or contradicts, his claims.
As chaos engulfed federal agencies in 2017, norms unraveled and long‑standing safeguards buckled, revealing how one presidency could upend the machinery of American governance.
Two weeks after Donald Trump’s takeover, Washington DC crime statistics show mixed signals, with reported violent incidents dipping slightly while property offences remain stubbornly high.