Republican Convention Speeches

Multiple speakers at the Republican convention made misleading and false claims about immigration, crime, and economic statistics. They falsely blamed President Biden for high inflation and claimed violent crime had increased, despite data showing a decline. Claims about record low unemployment rates and border security under Trump were also debunked.

Crime Statistics and Immigration in Germany

Federal police crime statistics in Germany show that nearly 60% of violent crime suspects are foreign migrants, despite making up only 14.6% of the population. Debate has been sparked over the country's open-door immigration system.

Accuracy of FBI Crime Statistics

The article discusses how the FBI's 2023 violent crime statistics are unreliable and deceptive, with claims that crime in America went down being labeled as a lie. It questions the accuracy of the reported crime data and accuses the government of manipulating statistics to downplay crime rates.

Crime in Washington, DC

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg dismissed the rise in crime in Washington, DC, stating that a lot of energy is going into painting a different narrative. Despite recent crime statistics, Buttigieg highlighted that he can safely walk his dog to the Capitol.