Beverly Hills officials dismiss Trump’s claims that residents leave their cars unlocked to prevent damage from thieves
This week, the city of Beverly Hills responded after President Donald Trump claimed residents intentionally leave their cars unlocked to avoid damage from thieves.
Trump claimed residents in the wealthy neighborhood take extreme measures to protect property while speaking in the Oval Office about crime in U.S. cities. “They leave their trunk open for their car because they know they’re gonna be vandalized,” Trump said. “They don’t want the trunk ripped off in order for them to steal what’s in the bag. They leave the doors open, so when they go in to steal the radio or whatever they take, that they don’t rip off the door.”
Trump made this comment as he defended his decision to deploy National Guard troops to cities like Los Angeles and Washington D.C., under the claim that local leaders failed to restore order.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta dismissed Trump’s claim, saying, “Unfortunately, he doesn’t make fact-based, evidence-based decisions. He has an agenda.”
In a statement, Beverly Hills officials responded, saying they are not aware of residents leaving vehicles unlocked or open to prevent damage from thieves. Police data shows overall crime in the city increased in 2022 and 2023, but decreased in 2024.
This is not the first time Trump has singled out Beverly Hills. He made similar claims about crime at a Republican National Convention event in Orange County, failing to cite law enforcement sources in both cases.
Elizabeth Ahern
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