Twitter Removes Fact Check on Rep. Mace's Incorrect Crime Claim Under Musk
• Rep. Nancy Mace falsely claimed that crime has "skyrocketed" under President Biden, despite FBI data showing declines in murder, violent crime, and property crime in 2022.
• Twitter (X) appended a note correcting Mace's claim with FBI statistics, but it was later removed under Elon Musk's ownership.
• Mace likely aimed to capitalize on misperceptions about rising crime, though 77% of Americans think crime is increasing despite recent declines.
• Some crimes like murder and aggravated assault rose in 2020 under Trump, while others like robbery decreased.
• Mace previously made incorrect claims about voting for funding appropriations, earning another Twitter correction note which she criticized.