Trump Unveils 2025 FBI Crime Drop in New York as He Courts 2 House Seats
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Updated · The Guardian · Aug 14
Trump Unveils 2025 FBI Crime Drop in New York as He Courts 2 House Seats
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Aug 14
Summary
Nassau County Police Academy will host Trump on Friday as he rolls out new FBI statistics the White House says show violent crime fell in 2025.
The speech shifts Trump onto a stronger political issue—crime and public safety—as he tries to lift Republicans before the November midterms.
Nassau County is central to that push: Trump narrowly flipped it in 2024, and Republicans now view its 2 Democratic-held House seats as winnable.
The visit also boosts Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman, the Trump-backed Republican challenging Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul.
Trump's New York push comes despite lagging approval ratings and a still-unpopular war in Iran that could limit how much his appearance helps down-ballot candidates.