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The post correctly identifies that Seattle, Los Angeles, New York City, and Minnesota are governed by Democrats or democratic socialists. However, its characterization of these places as 'crime ridden' is contradicted by recent data: all four have seen significant crime declines, with several at or near historic lows. The post also incorrectly refers to Minnesota as a 'city' rather than a state.
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Seattle is run by democrats, socialists, or liberalsTrue. Seattle's mayor Katie Wilson, elected in November 2025, is a self-described democratic socialist.
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Minnesota is run by democrats, socialists, or liberalsTrue that Minnesota's state government is Democratic-controlled, but Minnesota is a state, not a city as the post implies.
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Los Angeles is run by democrats, socialists, or liberalsTrue. LA Mayor Karen Bass is a Democrat. (A 2026 primary election is underway as of May 30, 2026, with Bass seeking re-election.)
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New York City is run by democrats, socialists, or liberalsTrue. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, sworn in January 1, 2026, is a member of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America.
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Seattle is a 'crime ridden' cityMisleading. Seattle Police Department data shows overall crime fell 18% in 2025 compared to 2024, with homicides down 36% to 37 — the lowest level in years.
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Los Angeles is a 'crime ridden' cityMisleading. LA saw 230 homicides in 2025, a 19% drop from 2024, marking the lowest total since 1966 with a per capita rate of 5.9 per 100,000.
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New York City is a 'crime ridden' cityMisleading. NYC murders hit an all-time low in early 2026, with major crime down 9.5% through the first four months of 2026 compared to the prior year.
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Minnesota (Minneapolis) is a 'crime ridden' cityMisleading. Minneapolis homicides fell from 77 in 2024 to 64 in 2025, part of a nationwide decline from pandemic-era surges.
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Cities run by Democrats/socialists/liberals are crime ridden (implied causal claim)Not supported by available data. All four cited jurisdictions are experiencing significant crime reductions, with several at historic lows, undermining the implied causal link between progressive governance and high crime.
Caveats
Crime statistics can vary by category (e.g., property crime vs. violent crime) and by neighborhood within each city. Some residents may still perceive these areas as unsafe despite declining statistics. The term 'crime ridden' is subjective and not precisely defined, but the consistent downward trend across all cited jurisdictions makes the characterization difficult to support.
Community note
Misleading. While these areas are led by Democrats or progressives, crime data shows they are not "crime ridden." Seattle, LA, NYC, and Minneapolis have all seen major drops in violent crime, with several hitting historic lows. Minnesota is also a state, not a city.