This past Sunday’s Fox News interview with U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, has become a hot topic on social media. As a prominent candidate for Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Buttigieg discussed crucial election issues such as immigration and crime during his appearance on Fox News Sunday.
When the conversation turned to the correlation between immigration and crime as highlighted by the Republican National Convention (RNC), Buttigieg pointed out the lack of attention to crime rates during former President Trump’s tenure. He noted that crime rates have actually decreased under President Biden, urging viewers to check the facts for themselves.
Despite a statement about illegal immigrants leading to preventable deaths, Buttigieg emphasized that overall crime rates have decreased under the current administration. He highlighted that immigrants statistically commit fewer crimes than U.S.-born individuals based on various research findings.
According to recent data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), there have been over 2.2 million migrant encounters across the country in the 2024 fiscal year. Furthermore, research indicates that immigrants are significantly less likely to be incarcerated compared to native-born Americans.
The interview also touched on the latest FBI statistics, showing a decline in violent and property crime rates in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the previous year. Buttigieg’s comments during the interview resonated online, with a clip shared by Aaron Rupar gaining significant views and praise from political commentators and social media users alike.
This Fox News appearance isn’t the first time Buttigieg has made headlines on the network. In a previous interview, he pushed back against host Bret Baier’s questions about his trip with his spouse on a military flight to the Netherlands, pointing out the double standards applied to him compared to his predecessors in similar situations.
As Buttigieg remains a contender for Harris’ running mate, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair has set a deadline of August 7 for the final decision, ensuring a timely selection of the VP nominee before the election cycle ramps up.
Buttigieg’s ability to communicate effectively and address critical issues has garnered attention and support from viewers across different platforms, solidifying his position as a key figure in the Democratic political landscape. Time will tell if he secures the coveted spot on the ticket for the upcoming election.