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Claim: “Violent crime is near a record 50-year low.” (Joe Biden, 2024-05-15)
Evidence (2024-03-18): The violent crime rate reached a 50-year low in 2023, according to a report from the Council on Criminal Justice. The number of murders in America fell by over 12 percent — the largest decline in our history — according to AH Datalytics. Our murder rate is now lower than it was in the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s. Most People Don’t Know Crime Is Down [...] Last fall, the Guggenheim Foundation sponsored a study that forecasted crime rates into 2024 and beyond. The researchers predicted "very modest increases" in violent crime, which would plateau in 2025. Meanwhile, property crime would continue dropping.
Claim: “Violent crime is near a record 50-year low.” (Joe Biden, 2024-05-15)
Evidence (2024-09-26): This week, the FBI released further evidence of the noteworthy drop in crime during Biden's tenure. "Violent crime in the U.S. dropped in 2023, according to FBI statistics that show a continued trend downward after a coronavirus pandemic-era crime spike," the Associated Press reported. "Overall violent crime declined an estimated 3% in 2023 from the year before, according to the FBI report Monday. Murders and nonnegligent manslaughter dropped nearly 12%." The drop was particularly significant in municipal areas of 1 million or more people. We are approaching pre-pandemic levels, after a surge during the Trump presidency. In a statement following the release of the FBI data, Biden announced: "In 2023, according to the data, our nation saw the largest ever one-year decrease in the homicide rate, which is now 16% below its level in 2020. Violent crime also declined again and is at a near 50-year low." Biden's assertion that we are near a 50-year low turns out to be true.
Claim: “Violent crime is near a record 50-year low.” (Joe Biden, 2024-05-15)
Evidence (2024-04-24): Both the FBI and BJS data show dramatic declines in U.S. violent and property crime rates since the early 1990s, when crime spiked across much of the nation. Using the FBI data, the violent crime rate fell 49% between 1993 and 2022, with large decreases in the rates of robbery (-74%), aggravated assault (-39%) and murder/nonnegligent manslaughter (-34%). It’s not possible to calculate the change in the rape rate during this period because the FBI revised its definition of the offense in 2013. [...] Nationwide clearance rates for both violent and property crime are at their lowest levels since at least 1993, the FBI data shows.
Claim: “Violent crime is near a record 50-year low.” (Joe Biden, 2024-05-15)
Evidence (2024-05-30): However, the great news is that far fewer Americans are personally involved in these tragedies than they were not so long ago, as the rate of violent crime continues to plummet. Despite false claims by Donald Trump that crime has increased under President Joe Biden, PolitiFact confirms that in 2022, the violent crime rate neared a 50-year low. That’s not all. Preliminary statistics for 2023 indicate the lowest levels of violent crime ever recorded, dropping below previous records in 2014 and 2019. And that’s still not all, because right now it appears that 2024 is still trending down. [...] There are fewer violent crimes now than there were in 1971 under Richard Nixon, despite a population that has increased by over 100 million people. Today we are experiencing not simply fewer crimes per person, but fewer crimes overall. According to FBI statistics, there were over 5 million fewer violent crimes in the United States last year than in the final full year of Ronald Reagan's "tough on crime" administration.
Claim: “Violent crime is near a record 50-year low.” (Joe Biden, 2024-05-15)
Evidence (2024-09-09): - In 2024, the Biden administration repeatedly claimed that violent crime was at a 50-year low, based on FBI statistics. The FBI defines the following as "violent crime": murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. [...] We calculated that in 2022, there were 380.7 violent crimes for every 100,000 people. That rate was marginally lower in 2013 and 2014 (379.1 and 372, respectively), meaning that at best, we can conclude that the crime rate was "near" a 50-year low. Although it's not necessarily proper to compare two different data sets, PolitiFact calculated that the violent crime rate was 401.1 in 1972 and 461.1 in 1974, and it did not fall below 400 until 2011. [...] Based on the FBI data, the Biden administration's claim of a 50-year low in violent crime is likely correct. However, the claim comes with limitations, since the FBI only tracks reported crime.
Claim: “Violent crime is near a record 50-year low.” (Joe Biden, 2024-05-15)
Evidence (2024-09-23): Statement from President Joe Biden on Record Declines in Crime When Vice President Harris and I took office, our nation had just seen the highest increase in murders ever recorded under the previous Administration. Immediately, we got to work – passing the American Rescue Plan that led to the largest ever federal investment in public safety. Today, new data submitted to the FBI confirms again that Americans are safer than when we took office. In 2023, according to the data, our nation saw the largest ever one-year decrease in the homicide rate, which is now 16% below its level in 2020. Violent crime also declined again and is at a near 50-year low. In 2024, this progress is continuing, with notable decreases in crime. [...] We’re not stopping now. The only way to continue this progress is by investing in what works. That’s why I will continue to urge Congress to fund 100,000 additional police officers and a strong ATF, invest in community violence intervention programs, and make commonsense gun safety reforms, including a ban on assault weapons.
Claim: “Violent crime is near a record 50-year low.” (Joe Biden, 2024-05-15)
Evidence (2024-03-22): In his State of the Union address this month, President Joe Biden boasted that the nation reported a historically low murder rate in 2023 and violent crime had plummeted to one of the lowest levels in 50 years. [...] Despite the falling crime numbers, Trump and his supporters are making violent crime a major issue in the 2024 presidential election, conflating it with the migrant crisis at the southern border. They have seized on the slaying of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Hope Riley, who was attacked and killed while jogging in a park at the University of Georgia on Feb. 22 allegedly by a migrant from Venezuela authorities said illegally entered the country in 2022. [...] According to NYPD crime statistics, violent crime in New York City is continuing to fall in 2024. Through March 17, the data show homicides are down 19% from the same period in 2023.
Claim: “Violent crime is near a record 50-year low.” (Joe Biden, 2024-05-15)
Evidence (2024-08-10): When Vice President Harris and I took office, our nation had just seen the largest increase in murders ever recorded during the previous Administration. Immediately, we got to work to make communities safer. Today, new data confirms that our efforts are working and violent crime is at a 50-year low. An independent organization of police chiefs from across our nation’s biggest cities released data showing that violent crime fell across every category in the first half of 2024. Homicides are down 17% – building on the largest-ever decline in the homicide rate nationally last year. This did not happen by accident. Our American Rescue Plan – opposed by every Republican in Congress – delivered $15 billion to cities and states to invest in public safety and violence prevention, keeping cops on the beat while working with community leaders to interrupt and prevent crime. I also signed the most significant gun violence legislation in nearly 30 years which is keeping guns out of dangerous hands by expanding background checks and helping states implement "red flag" laws. Americans are safer today than when Vice President Harris and I took office. We can’t stop now. That’s why I will continue to urge Congress to fund 100,000 additional police officers and crime prevention and community violence intervention programs, and make commonsense gun safety reforms such as a ban on assault weapons.
Claim: “Violent crime is near a record 50-year low.” (Joe Biden, 2024-05-15)
Evidence (2023-06-20): "Claiming that Florida is unsafe is a total farce," DeSantis said in the announcement. "I mean, are you kidding me? You look at cities around this country, they are awash in crime. In Florida, our crime rate is at a 50-year low." But his statement rests on patchy, incomplete crime data. About half of the agencies that police more than 40% of the state’s population are missing from figures the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) used for a state-wide estimation. [...] Putting the crime data quality issue aside, DeSantis’ claims about Florida’s declining crime rates follow long-term national trends, and should not be a surprise to the public, according to Asher. "‘Crime is at a 50-year low’ should sort of be ‘no duh,’" he said. "Crime is falling. It's not that big of a deal." Both property crime and violent crimes have been on the decline nationally, according to the National Crime Victimization Survey, a Justice Department program that surveys 150,000 households about crimes that happened to them.
Claim: “Violent crime is near a record 50-year low.” (Joe Biden, 2024-05-15)
Evidence (2024-09-23): Statement from Vice President Harris on Record Declines in Crime [...] Today’s new data submitted to the FBI confirms that our dedicated efforts and collaborative partnerships with law enforcement are working; Americans are safer now than when we took office. Last year, we saw the largest ever one-year decrease in the homicide rate, which now stands 16 percent below its 2020 level. Our progress is continuing this year and builds on substantial decreases during the previous years of our administration.
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2024-05-19): We searched Google and reviewed "The View" hosts’ social media posts for evidence that the hosts had recently been fired from the show and came up empty. We contacted spokespeople for "The View" and The Walt Disney Co. and received no response. (The Walt Disney Co. owns ABC.) We also found no reputable news organizations reporting that entrepreneur Elon Musk had acquired ABC.
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2024-06-13): Did Elon Musk say he might buy the TV talk show "The View" just so he could cancel it -- as claimed in a meme on social media? No, that's not true: The text caption and composite image showing show co-host Whoopi Goldberg and Elon Musk originated in a March 4, 2023, article on the satirical website Patriot Party Press. The website has disclaimers stating, "Nothing on this page is real," but many of the recycled versions of the claim circulating on social media, including in this meme and in plagiarized articles, have no disclaimer or clues about the content's satirical origin. [...] Elon Musk Says He Might Buy 'The View' Just to Cancel It: 'It's Nothing But Trash' [...] Elon Musk issued a tender offer to buy 'The View' outright for $17 and a coupon for a free appetizer at Applebee's.
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2023-03-20): In a surprising move, tech billionaire Elon Musk has announced that he will be firing the entire cast of the popular daytime talk show "The View" after acquiring the network that airs the show, ABC. [...] The news has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, with many people wondering what Musk’s ownership of ABC will mean for the future of the network and its programming. [...] ABC has not yet commented on the decision to fire the hosts of "The View," but sources say that Musk is already searching for new talent to fill their shoes.
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2023-02-28): Musk’s acquisition of ABC leads to shock waves as entire cast of "The View" gets fired In a move that has stunned the world of television, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has acquired ABC and promptly fired the entire cast of the long-running talk show, "The View." [...] The firing of the cast, which includes Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, and Meghan McCain, has been met with both shock and applause from fans and critics alike.
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2023-08-23): In a move that has stunned the world of television, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has acquired ABC and promptly fired the entire cast of the long-running talk show, "The View." [...] Musk's decision to fire the cast could be part of his strategy to reimagine ABC's programming and align it with his unique perspective. [...] Elon Musk's decision to acquire ABC could stem from his interest in shaping the future of media and expanding his influence into new sectors.
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2024-02-24): Musk’s acquisition of ABC leads to shock waves as entire cast of "The View" gets fired.In a move that has stunned the world of television, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has acquired ABC and promptly fired the entire cast of the long-running talk show, "The View."Sources close to Musk say that he was "fed up" with the show’s constant negativity and lack of innovation, and decided to take matters into his own hands.
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2023-05-01): In a surprising move that has sent shockwaves through the television industry, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has acquired the network ABC and fired the entire cast of the talk show "The View". According to sources close to Musk, he had grown tired of the show’s constant negativity and lack of innovation, prompting him to take decisive action. [...] The choice to terminate the employment of the entire cast, which includes Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, and Meghan McCain, has provoked varying responses from both fans and critics. While some have commended Elon Musk’s audacious move and view it as an opportunity to reform the talk show genre, others, particularly the released cast members, have communicated their disappointment and fury at the sudden termination of their jobs. [...] As for the future of "The View," only time will tell what changes lie ahead. One thing is certain, though: the show will never be the same again under Musk’s ownership. With his reputation for shaking things up and making bold moves, it will be interesting to see what he has in store for one of the longest-running talk shows on television.
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2024-02-04): Musk’s acquisition of ABC leads to shock waves as entire cast of "The View" gets fired In a move that has stunned the world of television, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has acquired ABC and promptly fired the entire cast of the long-running talk show, "The View." [...] "I’ve been watching ‘The View’ for years and it just seems like the same tired arguments over and over again," Musk said in a statement. "I’m tired of it and I’m tired of the lack of progress in the world of daytime talk shows."
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2024-05-30): FACT CHECK: Did Elon Musk Acquire ABC And Fire Entire Cast Of ‘The View’? A post shared on Facebook claims Tesla CEO Elon Musk acquired ABC and fired the entire cast of talk show "The View." [...] "Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of ‘The View’ After Acquiring ABC," the post reads, in part.
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2023-01-05): Did Elon Musk buy the ABC Network and cancel its daytime talk show "The View"? No, that's not true: This is a fabricated story that originated on a satire website run by Christopher Blair, who plainly discloses that "everything on this website is fiction." The story has been copied and reposted to another site without that disclaimer. The article from the satire site Dunning-Krueger-Times.com, described as "a subsidiary of the 'America's Last Line of Defense' network of parody, satire, and tomfoolery," was published on December 31, 2022. Titled "Elon Musk Buys ABC, Cancels The View," the article (archived here) opened: [...] Elon Musk Buys ABC, Cancels The View
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2023-09-19): The acquisition of ABC has been credited to billionaire entrepreneur Vincent Marquez, a relatively unknown name in the entertainment industry but a significant player in real estate and tech sectors. While Marquez has managed to keep a low profile over the years, this acquisition has thrust him into the spotlight. Marquez, upon acquiring the network, has made his intentions clear: he wants to overhaul ABC's programming. His first order of business? The potential cancellation of "The View," a talk show that's been a cornerstone of daytime television for over two decades. [...] The SpaceXMania article was published in the wake of news coverage in mid-September 2023 reporting that The Walt Disney Company was in fact considering bids for ABC and other television properties it currently owns. However, none of the potential new owners was named "Vincent Marquez," nor did anyone involved in reported negotiations mention plans to drop "The View" from ABC's television lineup.
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2024-07-09): On July 6, 2014, the Facebook Page The Patriots Network published a post with an image positing that tech magnate Elon Musk was going to buy the U.S. television network ABC in order to cancel one of its flagship shows, "The View": [...] Breaking: Elon Musk Is Considering Owning ABC, "I'm Going To Cancel Woke The View" In the latest chapter of his entrepreneurial saga, Elon Musk is reportedly considering the acquisition of ABC, one of the largest and most influential television networks in the United States. This potential move comes with a bold promise to "cancel woke The View," a statement that has already sparked considerable controversy and debate.
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2024-01-30): The claim: Elon Musk is suing Whoopi Goldberg, ‘The View’ for $1 billion [...] "Elon Musk sues Whoopi Goldberg and ‘The View’ for a Billion Dollars," the text at the bottom of the pictures reads. [...] - SpaceXMania.com, April 2023, Just in: Elon Musk Files A Billion Dollar Lawsuit Against The View And Whoopi Goldberg - The Dunning-Kruger Times, accessed Jan. 30, Elon Musk Files $60 Million Suit Against Whoopi and The View: "They Never Stop Lying About Me"
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2024-05-19): No, Elon Musk hasn't acquired ABC and fired the cast of ‘The View’ [...] "Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of ‘The View’ After Acquiring ABC," it read. [...] Snopes, Elon Musk Fired 'The View' Cast After Acquiring ABC? April 25, 2024
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2024-04-25): On April 22, 2024, a Facebook page named Love Style posted, "Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of 'The View' After Acquiring ABC." The first comment on the post led to an article on viral-stories.online with the headline, "Elon Musk Shakes Up Television with Daring Acquisition and Dismissal." In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk, the influential CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has made a bold move that has grabbed the attention of the entertainment world. He has acquired ABC and wasted no time in dismissing the entire cast of the long-running talk show, "The View." This unprecedented decision has sent shockwaves throughout the industry, leaving fans and critics in awe. [...] However, this was not a true story. Musk did not acquire ABC, nor was the cast of "The View" dismissed from the show. The article was likely written by an unknown artificial-intelligence (AI) tool, according to scans of the full text by AI-detection tools ZeroGPT.com, GPTZero.me and CopyLeaks.com.
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2024-03-03): A recent social media post claimed that the Tesla CEO claimed that he might buy The View just to cancel the controversial show. But is it true? The reality is that Elon Musk is certainly not above purchasing entire companies or shows just to cancel them (or, as in the case of X, fire a large percentage of employees) [...] Other fans who are presently frustrated with the Walt Disney Company also took the opportunity to say that Mr. Musk should also buy the Mouse House because "they own [ABC and The View]."
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2022-02-01): ABC News suspended "The View" host Whoopi Goldberg for two weeks on Tuesday night, hours after she apologized for having falsely declared on the daytime program that the Holocaust was "not about race."
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2022-12-31): The new owner of Twitter doubled down on his recent media acquisitions by formally announcing a 37.5 billion dollar bid to buy ABC from its parent company, Walt Disney. [...] In furtherance of that goal, the very first thing I will do as CEO of ABC is cancel The View and fire the entire cast, especially Whoopi Goldberg. She’s gonna get fired twice. The show is an embarrassment and needs to go." Mr. Musk later added that he would replace the show with a variety show tailored towards a mainstream audience, featuring conservative figures and musicians such as Kyle Rittenhouse, Kid Rock and Ted Nugent, as well as commentary on the media and Hollywood by conservative actors, including James Woods, Clint Eastwood and Tim Allen.
Claim: “Elon Musk Fires Entire Cast of “The View ” After Acquiring ABC.” (Facebook posts, 2024-05-19)
Evidence (2024-10-06): Immediately after the acquisition, Musk fired several top Twitter executives including CEO Parag Agrawal;[229][230] Musk became the CEO instead.[231] He instituted a $7.99 monthly subscription for a "blue check",[232][233][234] and laid off a significant portion of the company's staff.[235][236] Musk lessened content moderation, including reinstating accounts like The Babylon Bee.[237][238] The Southern Poverty Law Center noted that Twitter has verified numerous extremists;[239] hate speech also increased on the platform after his takeover.[240][241] [...] - ^ Picchi, Aimee (November 4, 2022). "Elon Musk set to fire roughly half of Twitter's workers". CBS News. Archived from the original on November 3, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2022. [...] - ^ Mitchell, Charlie. "Sweary tirades and abrupt firings under Elon Musk, new book claims". The Times. Archived from the original on May 31, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2021.