Linda McMahon, in an op-ed published by Fox News on Friday, issued a scathing critique of Vice President Kamala Harris, linking her policies to the rise of what McMahon calls a "shoplifting industry" in California. McMahon warns that the state’s approach to crime, particularly retail theft, has spiraled out of control under Harris' watch, with shoplifting evolving into an organized and lucrative criminal enterprise. "Shoplifting in California has become so rampant that it's no longer just a petty crime. It's an $8 billion per year industry where organized 'rip crews' strip an entire store, resell the goods, and return to steal again," McMahon writes, emphasizing the scale and organization behind the thefts. She points out that while other crime rates have declined, shoplifting reports have surged through the first half of 2024. According to McMahon, California’s status as the top state for retail theft can be traced back to policies enacted during Harris' time as the state’s Attorney General. She specifically criticizes Proposition 47, a measure passed in 2014 that Harris oversaw, which reduced penalties for theft and led to the release of thousands of criminals onto the streets. McMahon argues that this decision "shortsightedly reduced penalties for theft," paving the way for the current retail crime wave. -- https://mxmnews.com/article/215199d4-1dca-4a53-8ee1-42a75595f58b?linda-mcmahon-kamala-harris-8-billion-shoplifting-industry-wrecked-california
