Krugman argues Trump's crime policies sacrifice safety for cruelty
In a recent column, Paul Krugman claims President Trump avoids credit for falling murder rates because his agenda prioritizes cruelty over public safety.
Krugman contends that the administration's policies have actually increased crime beyond what would have occurred otherwise. He suggests that Trump deliberately shuns acknowledgment of the homicide decline, viewing it as secondary to a harsher approach. The columnist also raises the question of how to weigh any potential lives saved, especially among Black Americans who experience higher murder victimization.
Why it matters
It questions whether political motives can outweigh public safety and racial disparities in crime.
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