WH Press Secretary: Biden Inherited a Rise in Crime

Crime was cited as a major issue that led to the defeat of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in Tuesday’s election.

When asked whether President Biden feels that he has focused enough attention on dealing with crime in big urban cities, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the president is committed to working with whoever the people of Chicago elect, and she said that Biden inherited a rise in crime from the Trump administration.

“Chicago had their mayoral or the first round of the mayoral elections yesterday, and it’s the...