Senator Tim Scott Fact-Checked on Crime Claims During ABC Interview

Scott's statements about rising violent crime under Biden contradicted by data showing a decrease in recent years.

Senator Tim Scott claimed violent crime had increased under President Biden, but statistics show a decline.
ABC's Jonathan Karl corrected Scott during the interview, citing recent FBI data.
Scott defended his statements, pointing to specific cities and broader crime trends.
Experts confirm that violent crime rates have generally decreased since their peak in the early 1990s.
The debate highlights ongoing political tensions over crime and law enforcement policies.