President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Long Island on Friday to present a new FBI crime report that the White House states will show the largest year-to-year decrease in nationwide violent crime ever recorded. The president is expected to tour the Nassau County Police Academy in Garden City alongside Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, followed by a news conference.
Trump is slated to detail the findings of the 2025 Crime Statistics Report, accompanied by Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel. According to White House spokesperson Lauren Bis, "President Trump promised to make America safe again and the data proves he has done just that." She added that Trump "will always stand with our law enforcement officers and deliver safer American neighborhoods."
The report is anticipated to indicate significant reductions across various crime categories. Preliminary figures first published in May, according to FBI Director Kash Patel, showed murder and nonnegligent manslaughter decreasing by over 18%, rape by almost 8%, robbery by 18.5%, and aggravated assault by just over 7%. Property crimes are also expected to show declines, with burglaries down approximately 16%, larceny-theft down about 10%, and motor vehicle theft down approximately 23%.
Patel, who is from Long Island, previously stated that the "2025 crime data in this report shows the single largest decrease in violent crime and murder since 1937."
Officials from the White House and Nassau County intend to attribute the reported decrease in violence to the president’s enhanced deportation efforts, increased ICE raids, and border security measures. Blakeman noted that crime in Nassau County has also decreased by roughly 4% compared to the previous year, partly crediting the county's deal with ICE.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, has been a proponent of policies aimed at reducing crime. His county's agreement with ICE is a point of contention with the Democrat-dominated New York state government, which has outlawed similar arrangements, leading Blakeman to file a lawsuit.
Trump's visit to Long Island is expected to involve road closures and a significant law enforcement presence. Police officials have indicated that designated areas will be established for planned protests.