The Fantasy of a Gilded Safe Haven Donald Trump's recent stump speech in New York is a prime example of his tendency to conjure up fantastical narratives to justify his policies and deflect criticism.
His remarks about young women coming to the White House to thank him for making Washington D. C. one of the safest cities in the country illustrate this propensity perfectly.
A report from the Council on Criminal Justice notes that homicides have dropped significantly over the past year, with 254 fewer killings than expected.