When Trump tries to talk policy the discussion frequently becomes rhetorical absurdity. His solution for every issue facing the country is a scheme that appeals to him and his base because of its simplicity. It's laughable that anyone thinks the tough-on-crime candidate in this election is, ironically, a convicted felon.
When it comes to picking a candidate who's tough on crime, Trump is clearly the better choice than Kamala Harris. Keeping America safe should be the top priority of any president, and Trump's track record shows he knows how to empower law enforcement to get the job done — both on the streets and at the border.
There's a 50% chance that the US murder rate in 2030 will be at least 5.6 per 100K inhabitants, according to the Metaculus prediction community.