1. Crime Statistics Manipulation

• Allegations:
  • U.S. Attorney and House Oversight Committee report claim D.C. authorities and outgoing Police Chief Pamela Smith manipulated crime data to make the city appear safer.
  • Misclassification of crimes, pressure on commanders to report lower stats, and retaliation against those reporting accurately.
• Impact:
  • Trump’s crime reduction efforts were more significant than previously thought because actual crime was higher than reported.

2. Affordable Care Act Fraud

• GAO Report Findings:
  • Widespread vulnerabilities and fraud in ACA subsidies.
  • Fake applicants approved for coverage; 23 out of 24 fraudulent applications succeeded.
  • $94 million paid for deceased individuals; 68,000 Social Security numbers reused for multiple people.
• Criticism:
  • ACA premiums have skyrocketed since inception, rising faster than employer coverage and inflation.
  • Insurance companies allegedly benefit from fraud and donate heavily to Democrats.
• Republican Response:
  • House Republicans propose legislation to lower premiums and fix systemic issues.

3. Housing Affordability & Immigration

• Claims:
  • Housing costs surged under Biden due to influx of illegal immigrants competing for homes.
  • Trump administration’s mass deportations credited with lowering rents (−1.1% YoY, −5.2% vs. 2022 peak).
  • Wharton study cited: every 1% population increase → rents up 1%.
• Officials’ Statements:
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Besson and VP JD Vance emphasize deportations and housing reforms as key to affordability.
  • Criticism of Fed’s rate decisions and Democratic policies.

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