Trump Threatens Military Action in Baltimore Amid Clash with Governor Moore
On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Maryland Governor Wes Moore, threatening to expand military deployment to Baltimore amid a dispute over the National Guard’s presence in Washington, D.C., reports 24brussels.
Trump’s remarks followed Moore’s criticism of the National Guard deployment in D.C., which he deemed unnecessary. In a provocative exchange, Trump suggested that if Moore required assistance, similar to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s request during a crisis in Los Angeles, he would send in troops to “quickly clean up the Crime.” This comment came after Moore extended an invitation for Trump to discuss public safety, which the president interpreted as condescending.
“Wes Moore’s record on Crime is a very bad one, unless he fudges his figures on crime like many of the other ‘Blue States’ are doing,” Trump added. His criticism underscores ongoing tensions between federal and state leadership regarding crime management.
Moore responded by highlighting the importance of informed public safety strategies, criticizing Trump’s dismissive attitude. “The reason that I asked the president to come and join us is because he seems to enjoy living in this blissful ignorance,” Moore said, emphasizing that effective solutions are often overlooked by the president.
According to the Baltimore Police Department, homicide rates in the city decreased by 22 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year, complicating Trump’s narrative of widespread crime. Meanwhile, Trump indicated that Chicago might be the next focus for a federal intervention aimed at crime reduction, following operations in D.C.
On August 11, Trump announced at a White House press conference the deployment of the National Guard to enhance law and order in various cities, including Baltimore, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York—all predominantly led by Democratic officials. The president’s approach continues to stoke controversy, as critics see these measures as politically motivated.
