The Biden-Harris administration is at it again, folks! They’re touting preliminary data as evidence of reduced violent crime, but hold onto your hats because a crime data expert is about to burst their bubble. According to President Biden’s office, “Americans are safer today than when Vice President Harris and I took office.” Well, isn’t that a knee-slapper? It’s like saying the Titanic was safer after it hit the iceberg!
Biden continues, “We can’t stop now. That’s why I will continue to urge Congress to fund 100,000 additional police officers and crime prevention and community violence intervention programs and make commonsense gun safety reforms such as a ban on assault weapons.” Oh, the irony! After years of Democrats pushing to defund the police, now they want to add more? It’s like watching a cat chase its own tail!
MCCA Claims: A Rosy Picture or Rose-Colored Glasses?
The Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA), which publishes crime stats for 69 major cities, claims violent crime dropped from January to June 2023 compared to 2024. But hold your horses! This rosy picture might be more thorns than petals. Laura Cooper, executive director for MCCA, spilled the beans:
“If you compare pre-COVID, like we’re trending in the right direction, but aggravated assault is still up over 16% from 2019. And aggravated assault is a better barometer of sentiment when it comes to crime than the homicide numbers. Homicide is still up since 2019.”
Well, well, well! It seems the Biden-Harris administration’s crime reduction claims are about as solid as a chocolate teapot in the Sahara!
CLOS Challenges: The Numbers Don’t Lie (But Politicians Might!)
An Axios review of MCCA data found a reported 6% overall decrease in violent crime across 69 cities in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year. But wait, there’s more! The Coalition for Law, Order, and Safety (CLOS) is calling shenanigans on these numbers. They’re citing a 9.6% increase in total violent crime from January to June 2019 versus the same period in 2024, with aggravated assault up nearly 25% and murder up by 6.4%.
Crime Rate Comparison: 2019 vs 2024
| Crime Type | Percentage Change |
|---|---|
| Total Violent Crime | +9.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | +25% |
| Murder | +6.4% |
It looks like the Biden-Harris administration’s crime statistics are about as reliable as a chocolate fireguard! Who would’ve thought that the party that wanted to defund the police might not have the best grasp on crime data?
Data Discrepancies: When Numbers Play Hide and Seek
Sean Kennedy, executive director for CLOS, pointed out that the MCCA data for Philadelphia reported half as many murders as what’s on the Philadelphia website. Half as many? That’s not just cooking the books; that’s setting the whole kitchen on fire!
Remember when Democrats used to say, “Follow the science”? Well, it seems they’ve changed their tune to “Follow the science… unless it makes us look bad, then just make stuff up!” It’s like they’re playing a twisted game of “Hide and Seek” with crime statistics, and the American people are the ones left counting.
Left-Wing Policies: When Good Intentions Pave the Road to Higher Crime Rates
Tim Walz, the new running mate for Kamala Harris, stands by left-wing crime policies even as data discrepancies abound. It’s like watching someone insist the Titanic is unsinkable while standing knee-deep in water. The independent public policy group CLOS also highlights unsettling trends in Washington, D.C., where violent crime has slightly increased compared to early 2021 despite a drop from the previous year.
Let’s take a stroll down memory lane, shall we? Remember when Republican-led cities like Miami and Jacksonville saw significant drops in violent crime rates during the same period? It’s almost as if tough-on-crime policies actually… reduce crime! Who would’ve thunk it?
The COVID Factor: When Lockdowns Skew the Numbers
Kennedy elaborated on the numbers, saying, “Some of the numbers do make sense in the context,” explaining that initially lower crime figures in early 2020 due to COVID lockdowns present distorted comparisons to more recent data.
Well, isn’t that convenient? It’s like bragging about losing weight after you’ve had the flu. Sure, the numbers might look good, but the method leaves a lot to be desired. Maybe next time, instead of locking down cities, we could try locking up criminals? Just a thought!
Conclusion: The Devil’s in the Details
As the Biden-Harris administration parades selective crime data like a magician pulling rabbits out of a hat, the complete picture reveals more twists and turns than a pretzel factory. It’s clear that their claim of making America safer is about as sturdy as a house of cards in a hurricane.
While Democrats continue to play fast and loose with crime statistics, it’s up to us, the American people, to stay informed and vigilant. After all, the only thing scarier than rising crime rates is an administration that tries to hide them.
In the world of Biden-Harris crime reporting, the truth is often stranger (and more elusive) than fiction!
Table of Contents
- MCCA Claims: A Rosy Picture or Rose-Colored Glasses?
- CLOS Challenges: The Numbers Don’t Lie (But Politicians Might!)
- Data Discrepancies: When Numbers Play Hide and Seek
- Left-Wing Policies: When Good Intentions Pave the Road to Higher Crime Rates
- The COVID Factor: When Lockdowns Skew the Numbers
- Conclusion: The Devil’s in the Details
