💨 Abstract

President Donald Trump has declared several Black-led U.S. cities as crime-ridden, prompting mayors from these cities to push back, citing significant drops in crime due to community engagement and local initiatives. Mayors from Chicago, Los Angeles, Baltimore, and Oakland report substantial decreases in violent crimes, crediting local strategies rather than federal intervention. They accuse Trump of exploiting crime as a political wedge issue and fear that military interventions could undermine community-lead progress.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff