In North Carolina, Trump Says State 'One of the Worst' on Crime: What Data Shows

Trump calls North Carolina one of the most violent states in the nation. But FBI data tells a different story: 'I know North Carolina so well'

At a Wednesday rally backing Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley, President Donald Trump described North Carolina as “one of the most violent and one of the worst in the whole nation.” He tied that claim to former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper, who is now the Democratic Senate candidate. Cooper’s campaign spokesperson rejected the description when speaking with Newsweek and called it “false.” The spokesperson said, “Independent fact-check…

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In North Carolina, Trump Says State 'One of the Worst' on Crime: What Data Shows

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Trump, in North Carolina, says Democrats are soft on crime and ...

Trump Says North Carolina 'One of the Worst' on Crime: What Data Shows

President Donald Trump blamed former Democratic Governor and current Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper for surging crime in North Carolina during a campaign-related stop for Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley on Wednesday, saying the Tar Heel State has become "one of the most violent…