Karine Jean-Pierre Claims It Is ‘Not a Yes or No Question’ on Whether US Cities Are Safe

As Republicans are sharpening their message on crime ahead of the midterms, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is developing a unique response to the question of whether U.S. cities are safe. On Sunday…

Bradley CortrightSep 26, 20223 min read

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However, Doocy asked again if the president believes big cities are safe.

“It is not a yes or no question. It is very much a question of what has he done. That’s how we see the question,” Jean-Pierre responded.

She added, “What matters is that we have the funding, and we have done the work, put the policy forward to make sure these cities — whether it’s big or small — have what they need to protect their community. And that’s what this president has done.”

If this is the message, Democrats want to run on ahead of the midterms, good luck to them.

When Americans see stories about rising crime and incidents of crime down the street from their home, they’re not thinking, “You know, this is a really complicated and multifaceted situation, and it is hard to say if this is a safe city or not. I know Covid is really behind the rising crime, and at least Biden gave some funding to police departments.”

To most Americans, the question of whether or not cities are safe is a yes or no question. They’re not going to care what you say is causing the increase in crime rates. And if the White House’s response is just, “We gave police departments money so they can protect you, you’re welcome, America,” that will not fly with voters.

It does not matter if Democrats think municipalities are failing their communities. If voters feel the government is sitting back and not getting involved enough to help stop crime and protect life and property — one of the most fundamental descriptions of government’s job — Democrats are going to get punished in November.