Matt Maddock, Michigan State Representative for 51st District | Michigan House Republicans
Matt Maddock, Michigan State Representative for 51st District | Michigan House Republicans
Matt Maddock, a Michigan state representative, made several posts on August 14, 2025, commenting on crime statistics in Detroit and expressing strong political opinions.
In his first post of the day, Maddock stated: "Today in Detroit there were 82 burglary/theft/auto theft crimes reported. And 70% of property crimes go unreported." (August 14, 2025).
Shortly after, he posted another message critical of Democratic leadership in urban areas: "Democrats rub feces in every corner of cities they control. https://t.co/aiUZYSWgii" (August 14, 2025).
Later that evening, Maddock commented on his approach to politics: "I love confrontational politics. https://t.co/pMzE4Znhua" (August 14, 2025).
Detroit has experienced persistent challenges with property crime rates over recent years. Official data from law enforcement agencies indicate that many property crimes go unreported by victims each year. Matt Maddock serves as a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives and is known for making statements critical of Democratic policies and urban governance.