New crime data shows that red states have consistently higher murder and violent crime rates than blue states—with averages up to 33% higher over the past two decades. But here's the twist: many of the most violent cities are blue-led, inside red states. So is this really about cities, or is it about state-level policies on guns, poverty, healthcare, and education? In this episode of The Diamond K Show, we break down:

• The data showing red states outpace blue states in violent crime 📊
• Why Republican talking points about "dangerous blue cities" miss the bigger picture
• The role of state policies and urban vs. rural differences
• Which states and cities top the charts on violence in 2025

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