Violent crime dropped 18.1% last year, according to a White House official teasing the FBI’s upcoming report — and preliminary data from 66 police departments backs it up, showing 17.2% fewer homicides and 16.6% fewer robberies. But don’t expect calm: the President’s already fired off at a think tank for doubting the National Guard’s impact, calling them liars and hinting at legal action. The FBI’s full report drops Friday — and we’re all waiting to see if the numbers hold up.

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