NEW YORK CITY — In a recent sit-down with Newsmax, Donald Trump doubled down on his “law and order” platform, introducing a specific statistical focus that has quickly become a campaign slogan.

“Two percent of the people create 90% of the crime,” Trump stated, arguing that the American legal system has become too broad and inefficient. His proposed solution is a surgical approach to law enforcement: “You don’t have to arrest the entire population. We go after the 2%.”

The statement has ignited a fierce debate among criminologists and civil rights advocates. While supporters see it as a pragmatic, data-driven approach to reducing urban violence, critics worry it could lead to aggressive “targeting” and a return to controversial policing tactics that disproportionately affect minority communities.

Regardless of the controversy, the “Two Percent” rhetoric signals that a potential second Trump term would prioritize aggressive prosecution and federal intervention in high-crime areas, positioning himself as the only candidate capable of “cleaning up” American streets.