https://youtu.be/Co4NEyiOoBQ?si=OR2BxnmvpGZwuacG Dr. John Lott talked to Carl Jackson about the implications of federalizing the DC police force, the manipulation of crime statistics, and the broader impact on national safety. See also Dr. Lott's new piece at Real...
Dr. John Lott talked to Mark Walters on the Armed American Radio show about DC crime statistics following Trump's takeover. They also discussed the impact of administration changes on crime rates, the importance of self-defense stories, particularly those involving...
Dr. John Lott has a new op-ed at the New York Post on the incredibly large, very statistically significant drop in D.C.'s homicide rate since President Trump federalized D.C.'s law enforcement. It is the lead op-ed in today's New York Post. Democrats are still in...
Dr. John Lott talked to Bill Meyer on Oregon’s KMED about the Trump Tariffs and how wrong critics have been on their effects. They also discussed the statistics of crimes in DC. See also Dr. Lott's new op-ed at the New York Post ("Hey, experts — admit...
Who would have thought it? Adding more police to the streets, reducing restrictions on policing, and targeting illegal aliens do cut crime. The D.C. police union reports that crime fell sharply during the 14 days after President Trump announced the federalization of...
Dr. John Lott appeared on The Larry Elder Show to discuss defensive gun use and his new piece at Real Clear Politics titled "Trump Admin Efforts Could Sharply Reduce DC Crime." (Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 7:40 to 7:48 PM ET)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZax0C1Obho UPDATE: The streak ended early on the 14th day, the morning of Tuesday, August 26, 2025, when 31-year-old Franck Foute Mohdjiom was fatally shot in the 300 block of Anacostia Rd SE. Original: The news report above is from...
Dr. John Lott talked to Rob Carson on his national radio show about the need for higher arrest rates, conviction rates, longer sentences, and citizen self-defense to reduce crime. See also Dr. Lott's new piece at Real Clear Politics titled "Trump Admin Efforts Could...
Our original post using the FBI's 2023 crime data is available here for comparison. Whether compared to states—since Democrats want D.C. to become the 51st state—or to major cities, the district stands out for all the wrong reasons. Anyone who has been in a CVS or...
https://rumble.com/v6xj4u8-dr.-john-lott-in-2023-dc-ranked-5th-in-murder-rate-among-americas-60-larges.html Dr. John Lott talked to Steve Bannon on America’s Voice about Trump federalizing law enforcement in D.C. and his new piece at Real Clear Politics titled "Trump...
Dr. John Lott has a new op-ed at Real Clear Politics defending Trump's push to prevent mail-in ballots. It was also published at Sun Sentinel (South Florida), Journal Courier (Kentucky), Zero Hedge, Hot Air, Yahoo! News, KMVU Fox 26 (Medford, Oregon), and Highland...
Washington, D.C., faces one of the nation's worst crime crises — with murder and robbery rates dwarfing those of entire states, according to FBI data. While national crime statistics already capture only a fraction of offenses — just 40% of violent...