# Trump visit to New York regarding crime statistics

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/trump-visit-to-new-york-regarding-crime-statistics
> Updated: 2026-08-14T20:58:29.000Z. Sources: 28. Developments: 2.

President Donald Trump visited the Nassau County Police Academy in Long Island to present 2025 FBI crime statistics. The administration reported historic year-to-year declines in violent crime, including an estimated 18.1% decrease in murder and non-negligent manslaughter and a 22.7% decline in motor vehicle theft.

During the visit, the President used the platform to endorse Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman in the gubernatorial race against Kathy Hochul, criticizing the incumbent’s policies on bail and immigration. Trump also made remarks regarding the U.S. border and stated that his administration would intend to declare the Strait of Hormuz as United States territory following military operations against Iran. Additionally, he expressed interest in a potential 2028 presidential run.

## Claims

- The FBI's 2025 Crime Report indicates the largest year-to-year decrease in violent crime on record. (disputed by 3 sources)
- Preliminary 2026 data shows robberies have decreased by 20 percent and murders by 23 percent. (disputed)
- Donald Trump endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman in his campaign for Governor of New York. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Donald Trump claimed 25 million people entered the United States during Joe Biden's four-year administration. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Trump compared the mass migration events in Ceuta, Spain, to the immigration situation at the U.S. border under the Biden administration. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Donald Trump stated he intends to declare the Strait of Hormuz as United States territory following military operations against Iran. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Donald Trump expressed interest in running for a third presidential term in 2028, while acknowledging constitutional limits. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Trump visits Long Island to tout crime reduction and endorse Bruce Blakeman

President Trump visited Long Island to tout falling crime rates, endorse Bruce Blakeman for NY Governor, and criticize Biden-era immigration policies while making claims regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-criticizes-biden-immigration-policies-in-new-york-rally

### 2026-08-12: Donald Trump to highlight US crime reduction in New York visit

Donald Trump will visit a New York police academy to announce FBI data showing a historic year-to-year decline in violent crime for 2025, aiming to bolster his law-and-order platform ahead of midterms.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-visits-new-york-and-west-coast-to-boost-republicans

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