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A recent interview with former President Donald Trump on CBS’s “60 Minutes” touched on several pressing issues, including immigration, grocery prices, and crime rates in Washington, D.C.
Key Claims from Trump’s Interview
During the conversation, Trump made several notable assertions that require clarification.
Immigration Statistics
- Trump claimed a five-month period of zero migrant crossings at the southern border.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) continues to apprehend thousands of migrants monthly.
- Recent data indicate a significant decline in crossings compared to the Biden administration.
Grocery Price Trends
- Trump stated that grocery prices are decreasing, except for beef.
- However, the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a 0.3% rise in prices from August to September.
- Beef prices specifically increased by 1.2%, while dairy products were the only sector to see a month-on-month decline.
- Overall, grocery prices rose by 2.7% compared to the previous year.
Crime Rates in Washington, D.C.
- Trump referred to D.C. as a “crime capital of the world” prior to the federal takeover.
- While the capital’s crime rate exceeds the national average, violent crime in 2024 hit a 30-year low.
- Evidence shows that violent crime rates have been on a downward trend this year, even before federal intervention.
Fact-checking these claims reveals discrepancies in Trump’s statements, highlighting the complexities of the issues discussed. Readers can detect a pattern of exaggeration in several key areas, including immigration data, grocery price changes, and crime statistics for Washington, D.C.
