MSNBC’s Morning Joe took aim at Democrats for downplaying crime in Washington, D.C., highlighting a new Washington Post poll showing 91% of residents view crime as a problem. The concern is especially high among Black and lower-income residents, outpacing worry among white and higher-income residents.

Hosts argued that dismissing these concerns ignores the lived realities of many residents, undercutting political credibility. The discussion comes as President Trump recently ordered more federal law enforcement to the capital.

While official 2025 statistics show a 12% drop in homicides, a 28% decrease in robberies, and a 20% decline in assaults with dangerous weapons, Morning Joe noted that fear of crime remains widespread — and politically potent.