Summary
President Trump threatened to send troops to Maryland after Governor Wes Moore invited him to visit Baltimore. The two have been exchanging sharp remarks over crime in Baltimore and potential cuts to federal aid for bridge repair. Moore has criticized Trump's approach, while Trump has called Baltimore a crime-ridden city.
Key Facts
- President Trump threatened to send troops to Maryland in response to Governor Wes Moore's invitation to visit.
- Trump suggested taking back federal aid meant for Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge repairs.
- Congress had already approved funding for the bridge, and President Biden signed it into law.
- Wes Moore criticized the deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C.
- Trump described Baltimore as "out of control" and "crime-ridden."
- Moore and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott rejected Trump's claims, noting a decrease in crime in Baltimore.
- Moore referred to Trump's draft deferment in a social media post as "President Bone Spurs."
- Moore is seen as a potential future presidential candidate, despite Trump's criticism.
