About two-thirds of people think crime is a “major” problem in the United States, according to a poll, after President Donald Trump announced a federal takeover of Washington, D.C., this month.
A new Associated Press-NORC poll found that 66% of respondents categorized crime as a major problem nationwide, while 32% said it was a minor problem. In large cities, the percentage gap between the two answers grew. Just over 80% of people classified crime as a major problem in cities, compared to 18% who said it’s a minor problem.
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