The Trump administration is touting a historic drop in the U.S. murder rate, crediting President Trump’s tough-on-crime policies and unwavering support for law enforcement. According to crime analysts, the country is on pace to see the lowest per capita murder rate in recorded history by the end of 2025.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hailed the milestone as a direct result of Trump’s leadership. “Since President Trump returned to office, murder rates have plummeted across the nation,” she said. “This is what happens when we back the blue, crack down on violent criminals, and put law-abiding citizens first.”
Newly released data shows a 21.6% decrease in murders nationwide during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. Major cities that were once epicenters of violent crime—like New York City, Chicago, Baltimore, and New Orleans—have all seen dramatic declines in homicides, ranging from 23% to nearly 30%.
The Trump administration attributes the trend to several key initiatives: renewed federal support for local law enforcement, aggressive deportation of violent illegal aliens, expanded crime task forces, and executive orders that prioritize public safety over political correctness.
In April, the White House made headlines by publicly showcasing mugshots of 100 deported illegal aliens arrested for violent crimes—a move that underscored the administration’s unapologetic stance on law and order.
Critics have tried to downplay the statistics, pointing to complex social factors behind crime trends. But supporters argue that the numbers speak for themselves. After years of Democrat-led soft-on-crime policies, the Trump administration’s return to common-sense enforcement is delivering results that families can feel.
“America’s streets are safer, our cities are more secure, and our communities are seeing the benefits of decisive leadership,” Leavitt said. “This is the Trump effect.”
With the murder rate continuing to fall, the White House is doubling down on its promise to make America not just great again—but safe again.