Trump raises millions in ritzy Atlanta neighborhood that wants to secede over violent crime
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Former President Donald Trump Raises Millions at Atlanta Fundraiser
Former President Donald Trump pulled in millions at a fundraiser in a swanky neighborhood of Atlanta that has for years railed against the Democrat-led city’s spiraling crime rate and lack of support for the police – even working to secede from the city altogether over the policies.
Fundraising Success and Support for Trump
“Our digital online fundraising continues to skyrocket, our major donor investments are climbing, and Democrats are running scared of the fundraising prowess of President Trump. We are not only raising the necessary funds, but we are deploying strategic assets that will help send President Trump back to the White House and carry Republicans over the finish line,” Trump campaign communications director Steven Cheung told Fox News Digital of fundraising efforts this week.
The Buckhead Fundraiser
Trump attended a fundraiser Wednesday afternoon in Buckhead, a wealthy commercial and residential district in Atlanta, where local leaders joined the 45th president, including: former Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue, as well as the co-founder of Home Depot, Bernie Marcus, and poultry industry tycoon Tommy Bagwell, Fox 5 reported.
Fundraising Results
Trump pulled in more than $15 million on Wednesday, from both the Buckhead event and another fundraiser in Orlando, a campaign official said. Guests in Buckhead spent at least $6,600 per couple, and as much as $250,000 if they wished to be part of the event’s welcoming committee, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
Concerns Over Crime Rates in Buckhead
The Buckhead fundraiser comes after Trump has repeatedly hammered a return of law and order policies across the nation if he’s re-elected come Nov. 5.
For Buckhead residents, spiraling crime rates have been a hot-button issue they have not taken lightly.
Dubbed the “Beverly Hills of the South,” residents of the Atlanta district tried to secede from the city back in 2021 through last year, as violent crimes such as homicides continued an upward trend, as well as when vehicle thefts and shoplifting spiked.
The wealthy district has a median household income of $109,774, with residents accounting for roughly one-fifth of Atlanta’s total population, according to the district’s website. Bloomberg calculated last year that the district produces about 38% of Atlanta’s tax revenue, meaning a secession likely would have been financially devastating for the city.
Trump’s Stance on Crime and Public Safety
Residents railed that city leaders weren’t properly handling crime as taxpayers paid the price.
“We are really feeling like this is a war zone, and I don’t say that lightly, especially given what you experienced in a war zone,” Buckhead City Committee CEO Bill White told “Fox & Friends First” back in 2022. “This is murder and mayhem… We are dealing with a mayor who voted to defund the police.”
Atlanta recorded a 30-year record high in homicides in 2021, at 158 deaths, while reports of rape skyrocketed by 236% in the first few months of 2022 compared to the same time period the year prior, motor vehicle thefts shot up by 61% in 2023 and shoplifting increased by 22% last year. Violent crimes in the city have since ticked down, but just this week, police in Atlanta announced they were investigating a shooting outside a Buckhead furniture store that left a man in critical condition, Fox 5 reported.
Trump’s Criticism of Anti-Police Rhetoric
Violent crimes skyrocketed across the nation in 2020, when the pandemic’s lockdowns upended day-to-day life, and protests and riots spread across the nation following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police. Activists and left-wing politicians echoed calls to defund the police in response to Floyd’s killing, including in Atlanta where the mayor at the time championed that the city had already been working on plans “reallocating” policing funds to community-based initiatives.
Effort to Secede from Atlanta
Experts who have previously spoken to Fox Digital have pinned blame on 2020’s crime trend in part on anti-police rhetoric that washed over the nation, spurring mass resignations and early retirements from the force, as well as cops pulling back from proactively policing.
“It’s obvious that police officers do not want to come work for a mayor or
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere
- SDG 16.7: Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory, and representative decision-making at all levels
- SDG 11.7: By 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive, and accessible, green, and public spaces, particularly for women and children, older persons, and persons with disabilities
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Homicide rates
- Rape reports
- Motor vehicle theft rates
- Shoplifting rates
The article discusses the issue of crime rates and lack of support for the police in Atlanta’s Buckhead district. This connects to SDG 16, which aims to promote peace, justice, and strong institutions. The specific targets under SDG 16 that can be identified are reducing violence and related death rates (target 16.1) and ensuring responsive and inclusive decision-making (target 16.7).
The article also mentions the wealthy district of Buckhead trying to secede from the city due to crime rates. This relates to SDG 11, which focuses on creating sustainable cities and communities. The specific target under SDG 11 that can be identified is providing universal access to safe and inclusive public spaces (target 11.7).
The indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets include homicide rates, rape reports, motor vehicle theft rates, and shoplifting rates. These indicators reflect the levels of violence and crime in the Buckhead district and can be used to assess progress towards reducing violence and ensuring safe public spaces.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere | – Homicide rates – Rape reports – Motor vehicle theft rates – Shoplifting rates |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | 11.7: By 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive, and accessible, green, and public spaces, particularly for women and children, older persons, and persons with disabilities | – Homicide rates – Rape reports – Motor vehicle theft rates – Shoplifting rates |
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