“I don’t remember even doing it, so I’m not gonna take accountability for something I don’t know that I actually did.”

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On the recordAugust 31, 2025
Well, for 13 consecutive years, Chicago had more murders than any other American city.
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Kristi Noem
Republican · South Dakota
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cbsnews.com
Aug 31, 2025

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Discussing crime rates in Chicago during an interview.

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