Eric Daugherty, Chief Content Officer at Florida’s Voice, has expressed concerns over Chicago's crime statistics, citing 378 murders and 1,339 shootings as evidence of the need for federal intervention. "President Trump is needed," he said, arguing that Democrats have failed and calling to "send the troops." This statement was made on the social media platform X.

"Shocking crime numbers from Chicago prove that President Trump is needed," said Daugherty. "Democrats FAILED. 378 m*rders 1,339 shootings 5,267 robberies 16,408 felony theft. SEND THE TROOPS, 47!"

According to USAFacts' compilation of FBI data, Illinois ranked 29th out of 50 states for violent crime in 2024, with 289 violent offenses per 100,000 residents. While this places Illinois in the middle range nationally, Chicago signi

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