“We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, despite the fact that CRIME has been greatly reduced by having these great Patriots in those cities, and ONLY by that fact. Portland, Los Angeles, and Chicago were GONE if it werent for the Federal Government stepping in. We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again – Only a question of time! It is hard to believe that these Democrat Mayors and Governors, all of whom are greatly incompetent, would want us to leave, especially considering the great progress that has been made??? President DJT” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The social media post wrongly credits the deployment of National Guard troops with delivering major crime reductions in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. While it is true the Guard is being withdrawn due to court orders, robust crime data show that violent crime was already declining both before and after deployments. There is […]