Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The Trump Administration reports significant declines in crime in North Carolina. For the first half of 2026, reported crime fell in all four major categories compared to the previous year, including a 12.4% decrease in murders, an 18% decrease in robberies, and a 23% decrease in motor vehicle thefts. Violent crime and motor vehicle thefts also dropped in 2025 compared to 2024, with an 18% drop in homicides and a 21% reduction in motor vehicle thefts. Charlotte and Wilmington saw notable decreases; Charlotte’s overall crime fell 9% in 2025, violent crime dropped 21%, and Wilmington reported a 16% decline in overall crime and a 22% fall in motor vehicle thefts. The administration stated that Operation Charlotte’s Web resulted in over 1,300 arrests of criminal illegal aliens in North Carolina.
On tax relief, President Trump and Republicans say their Working Families Tax Cuts returned money to taxpayers. About 1.9 million seniors in North Carolina benefited from a new deduction excluding Social Security from tax. The average tax refund in the state was $3,542, reflecting a nationwide increase of over 11% this filing season. These tax cuts are credited with safeguarding 184,000 jobs in North Carolina, protecting $33 billion in state GDP, and preserving $17 billion in worker wages.
Investments include $213 million secured in the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program, aiming to enhance healthcare for over 3 million rural residents and support more than 400 rural health facilities. North Carolina could receive nearly $1 billion in total funding over five years. The administration also highlights investment in advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and AI sectors statewide, though no specific figures are given.