In announcing his visit, Trump called Aurora a “war zone,” echoing the overblown rhetoric that has for weeks prompted outrage, fear and derision among local residents. Along parts of its border with Denver, the city contains busy urban corridors and neighborhoods that have long struggled with crime. “Vibrant Colorado cities like Aurora provide rich culture, a great business environment, and thriving communities that help strengthen our Colorado way of life,” Gov. Crime rates in metro Denver and Colorado as a whole have been on a sustained decline since late 2022. “Trump is coming to Aurora to spread lies and score cheap political points,” Democratic U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet wrote earlier this week.

Source: Fox News October 11, 2024 12:34 UTC