How Trump’s Immigration Crack Down Is Slashing Violent Crime w/John Lott

How Trump’s Immigration Crack Down Is Slashing Violent Crime w/John Lott

July 16, 2026 · 18 min · Season 3 · Episode 232

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This episode discusses how Trump's immigration policies are linked to a decrease in violent crime, featuring insights from expert John Lott.

In a world where facts are often distorted and truth is hard to come by, one thing is clear: the numbers don't lie. This episode of the Carl Jackson Show delves into the fascinating topic of crime rates and how they're affected by immigration policies. Join Carl as he discusses the latest statistics with John Lot, a renowned expert on crime and immigration. The conversation centers around the idea that Trump's immigration enforcement has led to a significant decrease in violent crime. John shares his insights on how the numbers don't add up when it comes to the FBI's crime statistics, and how some conservatives are misinterpreting the data. He explains that the FBI's measures of violent crime are not always accurate, and that the numbers can be misleading due to various factors such as underreporting and changes in policing policies. John also touches on the importance of photo IDs in voting and how it's a common sense solution that's implemented in many countries around the world. He shares examples from Europe and Latin America where requiring photo IDs has led to increased voter turnout and reduced crime. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in…

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