Trump and Whatley Clash Over Crime | Durham News

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Trump and GOP Senate candidate Michael Whatley hit Gastonia to rally support, hammering Democratic rival Roy Cooper over a 2021 prison release deal—claiming it unleashed dangerous criminals. But the reality’s messier: the settlement was pandemic-driven, aimed at reducing COVID risks, and many inmates would’ve been released anyway. Trump’s fiery rhetoric paints North Carolina as a violent wasteland, while data shows crime rates are falling—even if still above national averages. The real story? Voters must sift through political theater to decide who they trust on safety.

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