Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
As he prepares to take office in 2025, former President Donald Trump has emphasized law and order as central to his administration’s agenda. With crime rates rising in certain cities, many are questioning whether Trump’s approach to law enforcement and his tough-on-crime stance can effectively reduce criminal activity and ensure public safety. Supporters argue that his policies will restore law and order, while critics worry they might escalate tensions and undermine community trust in law enforcement.
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