But these are problems we know how to fix. John. Yes, we have a crime problem. That's because we went through that craziness where we defunded the police. We took a billion dollars out of the police department because the socialists wanted it done. I want to hire 5000 cops, get 1500 cops in the subways, make the subways safe again. Get those public education schools actually teaching kids math and reading. (11:49–11:56)
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