A study conducted by the Council on Criminal Justice shows murders plummeted during 2025, the first year of President Trump’s second term.
A study conducted by the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) shows that murders in the U.S. plummeted during 2025, the first year of President Trump’s second term.
According to the study, “The rate of reported homicides was 21% lower in 2025 than in 2024 in the 35 study cities providing data for that crime.” In raw numbers, this means approximately 922 fewer homicides in 2025 versus 2024.
