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Tuesday, Aug 26

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On the Carl Jackson Show: To Discuss How Fake Crime Stats Create Real Crime

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Dr. John Lott talked to Carl Jackson about the implications of federalizing the DC police force, the manipulation of crime statistics, and the broader impact on national safety. See also Dr. Lott’s new piece at Real Clear Politics titled…

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On Armed American Radio: To Discuss DC Crime Stats Following Trump’s Takeover

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Dr. John Lott talked to Mark Walters on the Armed American Radio show about DC crime statistics following Trump’s takeover. They also discussed the impact of administration changes on crime rates, the importance of self-defense stories,…

Monday, Aug 25

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At the New York Post: DC is murder-free thanks to Trump — but his haters won’t accept reality

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Dr. John Lott has a new op-ed at the New York Post on the incredibly large, very statistically significant drop in D.C.’s homicide rate since President Trump federalized D.C.’s law enforcement. Democrats are still in denial about…

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On Oregon KMED’s Bill Meyer Show: To Discuss Trump’s Tariffs and DC Crime

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Dr. John Lott talked to Bill Meyer on Oregon’s KMED about the Trump Tariffs and how wrong critics have been on their effects. They also discussed the statistics of crimes in DC. See also Dr. Lott’s new op-ed at the New York Post (“Hey,…

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D.C. Reporting Stunning Drops in Violent Crime Rates Since Trump Federalized D.C.’s Law Enforcement. Robbery down 46%, Carjackings down 83%, Violent Crime down 22%.

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Who would have thought it? Adding more police to the streets, reducing restrictions on policing, and targeting illegal aliens do cut crime. The D.C. police union reports that crime fell sharply during the 14 days after President Trump…

Sunday, Aug 24

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On the Larry Elder Show: To Discuss Defensive Gun Use and D.C. Crime

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Dr. John Lott appeared on The Larry Elder Show to discuss defensive gun use and his new piece at Real Clear Politics titled “Trump Admin Efforts Could Sharply Reduce DC Crime.” (Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 7:40 to 7:48 PM ET)

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