Former President Donald Trump has indicated he may deploy the National Guard to Baltimore if crime rates do not improve, following a provocative invitation from Maryland Governor Wes Moore to walk the streets of the city. Trump responded sharply, stating that he would only consider visiting once order is restored in what he described as a "crime-ridden" area.
In a statement, Trump criticized Moore's leadership on crime, suggesting that the governor's record is poor and accused him of manipulating crime data. "If Wes Moore needs help, as Gavin Newsom did in Los Angeles, I will send in the ‘troops,’" Trump declared, referencing recent interventions in Washington, D.C., where he claimed crime rates had plummeted.
As Baltimore continues to grapple with high crime rates, ranking fourth in the nation for violent crime, Trump's comments raise questions about the potential federal intervention in local law enforcement. He noted that he had previously allocated funds to Moore for infrastructure repairs, hinting that he might reconsider that support based on the governor's performance.
Trump's remarks come at a time of heightened scrutiny over crime in urban areas across the United States, reflecting ongoing tensions between state and federal approaches to public safety. As previously reported, similar situations have emerged in other states, underscoring a national dialogue about crime and governance.
