Fact-check · Sep 10, 2026 · Donald Trump
“We also have the lowest crime rate right now in the history of this country”
FALSESaid in 3 broadcasts
What the record shows
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data shows violent crime rates in 2023 were higher than multiple years in the 1950s–1960s. Property crime rates have declined significantly since the 1980s–1990s peak, but violent crime remains elevated compared to historical lows. The claim conflates different crime categories and time periods.
From: LIVE: President Trump‘s 2026 Republican Midterm Convention: Day Two - 9/10/26
Every time it was said
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