Former President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Monday morning to address the issue of rising crime rates in America, specifically focusing on recent statistics from Chicago. Trump emphasized his commitment to tackling crime, along with other key issues such as the economy, inflation, strong borders, and energy dominance.
In his post, Trump highlighted the alarming crime statistics in Chicago, pointing out that 117 people were shot and 17 killed over the Fourth of July weekend, with an additional 40 people shot the following weekend. He described the situation in Chicago as a 'war zone' and vowed to address it decisively.