White House Highlights Crime Decline, Election Security Concerns

The White House is highlighting a reported national decline in crime and raising new concerns about election security in its Aug. 2 weekly briefing.

The administration says homicides fell 18% in the first half of 2026, with declines also reported in carjackings, vehicle thefts and robberies.

Local law enforcement continues to respond to public safety calls, including drug investigations, arrests, and emergency incidents across the county. Local officials say community partnerships and proactive policing remain key to addressing crime.

The White House briefing also highlighted claims that foreign actors, including China, obtained voter registration records for as many as 220 million Americans. The administration is calling for passage of the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship for federal voter registration.

North Carolina elections are administered by the State Board of Elections and county boards of elections.

The White House also touted economic investments and diplomatic meetings involving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. On July 28, President Trump hosted two of the world’s most consequential leaders at the White House in a single day — a feat virtually unmatched in modern presidential history, the briefing said. The twin summits sent an unmistakable message to the world: every major leader seeking security, stability, and peace comes through Washington.