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UPDATED Oct 29, 2026 at 11:02 AM ET
Oct 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET
FBI reports arrest increases under Trump
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The FBI said it arrested more than 47,000 violent criminals and gang members during the first 21 months of the Trump administration, a 67% increase over the final 21 months of the Biden administration. The agency also reported a 13% rise in arrests of child sex predators and human traffickers, to just over 6,000.
WHO: The FBI
WHAT: reported increases in arrests of violent offenders, gang members, child sex predators and human traffickers.
WHEN: Oct 28, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: The FBI attributed its focus on field operations to President Donald Trump’s emphasis on combating violent crime.
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