President Trump Downplays Crime Rates in GOP Cities Amid Controversy

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump stated on Monday that he would not consider sending national guard troops to Republican cities with high crime rates, claiming, “there aren’t that many of them.” This comment came during a press conference where he discussed crime statistics in the U.S.

Trump’s remarks follow an analysis by the Rochester Institute of Technology, which revealed that two of the top cities with the highest homicide rates have Republican mayors, contradicting the president’s assertion that those cities are predominantly run by Democrats.

The president also made controversial claims regarding crime rates in Washington, D.C. He alleged it had been “many years” since the city experienced a seven-day period without a murder. However, D.C. police data indicate that the city did, in fact, record a week without a homicide in July 2025. There were also multiple similar occurrences earlier in the year.

As crime discussions unfolded, Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota and the Democratic vice presidential nominee, delivered pointed criticism directed at Trump during the Democratic National Committee’s summer meeting in Minneapolis. Walz referred to Trump in derogatory terms, suggesting that had Kamala Harris won the presidency, Americans would be witnessing “leadership” rather than “a man child crying about whatever’s wrong with him.”

Walz’s remarks drew applause from the gathered Democrats, showcasing a growing cleft within party strategies as the midterm elections approach.

In congressional developments, the House oversight committee is pursuing an investigation into potential manipulation of crime data by the Metropolitan Police Department. Representative James Comer, the committee chair, has requested transcribed interviews from police commanders following claims of altered statistics to present a deceptive view of safety in the capital.

Meanwhile, amid rising tensions around the nation, Trump announced the U.S. would send $60 million in food and aid to Gaza as part of a humanitarian effort, asserting that an end to ongoing conflicts in the region is “in sight.”

Trump also remarked on his relationships with foreign leaders, mentioning a cordial relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. He expressed a desire for further discussions on trade and diplomacy.

Overall, the conversation around crime and political accountability continues to evolve as both major parties prepare for the upcoming election cycle.