U.S.President Donald J. Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Kenny Holston/Pool via REUTERS
(Washington, DC) – The White House announced Thursday that the United States has recorded the largest decline in the national murder rate in recorded history, citing newly released federal crime data.
In a post on X, the White House wrote:
The lowest total murder rate in 125 YEARS. President Trump has delivered on his promise to make America safe again. pic.twitter.com/mt06geQ5Tj
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 26, 2026
Federal Data Confirms Historic Drop
According to newly released national crime statistics, the most recent reporting year shows a record-setting year-over-year decline in homicides — the largest percentage drop since modern federal record-keeping began.
The figures reflect a sharp reversal following previous spikes in violent crime seen earlier in the decade. Law enforcement agencies across the country reported substantial reductions in homicides in major metropolitan areas as well as smaller jurisdictions.
Administration officials say the data validates the president’s emphasis on law enforcement support, federal-state cooperation, and stricter public safety measures.
“Promise Made, Promise Kept”
President Donald Trump has consistently framed public safety as a cornerstone of his agenda, pledging to reduce violent crime and strengthen support for police departments nationwide.
White House officials described the new data as confirmation that those policies are producing measurable results.
“This is what happens when you back law enforcement and prioritize safe communities,” one senior administration official said.
Political and Public Reaction
Supporters of the administration quickly praised the announcement, calling it a historic achievement. Critics, meanwhile, have sought further breakdowns of the data by region and year, though federal statistics confirm the overall national decline.
With crime and public safety remaining central issues in national politics, the newly released figures are likely to become a major talking point in the months ahead.
