What The Fact: Bloomberg's Record On Crime

Katie and Aaron from PolitiFact discuss Michael Bloomberg's claims about crime reduction during his tenure as NYC mayor. They fact-check his statements, noting that while his statistics are accurate, the broader context shows crime was already declining nationwide. Bloomberg's policies, including the controversial stop and frisk, are examined. Despite criticisms, crime rates continued to fall after the policy was curtailed. The video concludes with a mention of ongoing fact-checking efforts.

Who is the new contender running for President in the Democratic primary mentioned in the video?

• Michael Bloomberg

• Bernie Sanders

• Joe Biden

• Elizabeth Warren

What was the main focus of Bloomberg's claims regarding his tenure as mayor?

• Economic growth

• Healthcare improvements

• Education reform

• Crime reduction

What was Operation Impact?

• A program to increase economic opportunities

• A police initiative to deploy officers to high crime areas

• An education improvement plan

• A healthcare reform policy

What was a major criticism of the stop-and-frisk policy?

• It increased crime rates

• It was too costly

• It targeted minorities

• It was ineffective

How did Bloomberg respond to the criticism of the stop-and-frisk policy in 2013?

• He defended it

• He blamed others

• He ignored it

• He immediately apologized

What happened to crime rates in New York City after the stop-and-frisk policy was curtailed?

• They remained the same

• They fluctuated

• They increased

• They decreased

What is the role of PolitiFact as mentioned in the video?

• To fact-check political statements

• To organize political debates

• To support political candidates

• To create political campaigns