Washington Examiner commentary editor Conn Carroll joins investigations editor Sarah Bedford to discuss crime and its role in the 2024 presidential election. During a recent debate, ABC News’s David Muir interrupted Donald Trump to dispute his claims about rising crime rates, which the former president argued by saying that the FBI data are flawed. This exchange reflects broader concerns about economic struggles under the Biden-Harris administration, with many voters feeling the impact of stagnant wages. The key question now is whether Trump can effectively press these issues against Vice President Kamala Harris or if his messaging remains as scattered as it was in 2020, rather than the focused approach of his 2016 campaign.
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