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Trump Threatens Troops in Baltimore Amid Crime Feud
U.S. President Donald Trump warned on social media that he could send federal troops into Baltimore to “quickly clean up the crime.” The threat came after Maryland Governor Wes Moore invited him to join a neighborhood safety walk in the city. Trump compared his proposal to the federal troop deployment in Washington, D.C., earlier this month.
Governor Moore’s Response
Governor Wes Moore rejected Trump’s remarks, calling them “ignorant scare tactics.” He pointed out that Baltimore has seen a 24% drop in homicides over the past year and a 42% decrease since 2021, crediting city and state efforts to improve public safety. Moore, a military veteran, said using National Guard troops for routine policing would be unconstitutional and an inappropriate approach.
Mayor’s Stand on Public Safety
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott also opposed Trump’s comments. He argued that what the city needs is stronger federal support for agencies such as the DEA, FBI, and ATF, rather than soldiers patrolling the streets. He said Trump’s proposal was politically motivated and ignored the progress already achieved by local leaders.
Legal and Political Concerns
Critics warned that deploying troops for law enforcement would raise legal challenges under the Posse Comitatus Act, which restricts military involvement in domestic policing. Maryland officials framed Trump’s threat as an election-year tactic rather than a realistic crime-fighting plan.
