Trump says he'll expand his focus on crimes to other Democratic-led cities

By Mariah Woelfel,

Alexandra Hall

Published August 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM EDT

President Trump has threatened Democratic-run cities, like Chicago and Oakland, that if they don't "learn their lesson" and "clean-up" crime, he will get involved. But leaders of these cities say they are doing the work to reduce crime in ways that will make a lasting impact.

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