Many people jump at the chance to label Marjorie Taylor Greene a fear-monger devoid of facts. In this latest post on her X account, let's analyze each of her claims and see for ourselves what fact and fiction are.
DC had the highest number of homicides since '97: A very thorough report from the Washington Post supports this claim and backs it up with much detail. You can find out more about the lives of the individuals who were among that number.
Murders in NYC are up 23.1% from 2019 and felony assault is up 35.4%: Data from the New York Police Department (NYPD) confirms an increase in homicides and felony assaults in recent years.
Carjackings are up 98% in Washington, DC: This figure aligns with reported increases in carjackings in Washington, D.C. News Nation even says the carjackings are up 107% in 2023, not 98%.
Car thefts in NYC are up 191% from 2019: While car thefts have increased in NYC, I couldn't verify the exact percentage increase. Nevertheless, significant rises in car thefts have been reported in various cities across the United States.
Businesses lost $112 BILLION due to retail theft in 2022, up from $93.9 billion the year prior: The exact figures may vary depending on the source, but there has been a documented increase in retail theft, commonly referred to as "organized retail crime," which poses a significant financial burden on businesses. Business Insider supports Greene's claim and backs up her numbers.
A record 5,363 NYPD cops were injured on the job in 2023: New York Post numbersalso reported these number. However, policing is undoubtedly a demanding profession, and officers face various risks in the line of duty.
While the individual statistics cited in Marjorie Taylor Greene's post may vary in accuracy, the overarching concern about rising crime rates is a legitimate issue that warrants attention and action from policymakers and law enforcement agencies.
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