Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and our dedicated men and women in law enforcement, this surge in Memphis has dramatically dropped crime. The numbers tell the story themselves. They are undeniable. The last 56 days that we have had this surge compared to the same 56 day time period a year ago shows murder is down 48% in just 56 days. Days. Sexual assault down 49%. Robbery down 61%. Overall serious crime down 45%. Here in Memphis, we are reversing the trend. (02:27–02:41)
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Asserts that murder rates in Memphis decreased by 48% over a 56-day period compared to the previous year.
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