Crime Numbers Drop, But Who Gets the Credit?

Former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino has strong words for the media regarding their coverage of crime rates under the Trump administration.

Key Achievements Under Trump

• Arrests: More violent criminals taken off the streets.
• Drug Seizures: Record amounts of drugs confiscated.
• Fugitives: Some of the FBI's most wanted fugitives caught.

Murder Rate at Historic Low

Bongino highlighted that the murder rate is the lowest since 1900, calling it a significant achievement.

"The murder rate is the lowest it’s been since 1900. By definition, there’s no modern precedent for that."

Support from Council on Criminal Justice

A recent report supports Bongino's claims:

• Overall Crime Decrease: Most types of crime decreased in 2025.
• Violent Crime: Fell to the lowest levels since 2019.
• Homicide Rate: 2025 might have the lowest homicide rate ever recorded.

Media Criticism

Bongino accused outlets like Axios and the New York Times of not giving Trump enough credit.

"There's a thousand excuses as to why President Trump and his administration didn't do it. Meanwhile, I lived it. I know what we did and didn’t do."

Criticism of New York Times Headline

Bongino questioned the credibility of a New York Times headline suggesting FBI Director Kash Patel is "Making America Less Safe."

"Do you dipwads even read your own headlines?"