President Donald Trump just dropped a verbal hammer on Maryland Governor Wes Moore, refusing an invitation to stroll through Baltimore’s streets until the city’s rampant crime gets a serious leash.
According to Breitbart, Trump’s sharp rebuke on Truth Social came after Moore’s Thursday invitation for a public safety walk, with the President calling Baltimore a chaotic mess and urging the governor to prioritize action over photo ops.
It all started when Governor Moore penned a letter to Trump, proposing a September walk alongside Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, State’s Attorney Ivan Bates, local law enforcement, and community groups.
Moore’s invite, dripping with a call for unity, stated, “In Maryland and in Baltimore, you will find people who share the same commitment to public safety that I have.” Nice sentiment, but Trump isn’t buying the charm offensive when crime stats paint a grimmer picture.
By Sunday, Trump fired back on social media, labeling Baltimore as “out of control” and slamming Moore’s track record on safety. “Wes Moore’s record on Crime is a very bad one,” Trump posted, hinting that fudged numbers might be hiding the real story.
Trump didn’t stop at criticism; he pointed out Baltimore’s dismal ranking as the fourth-worst city in the nation for crime and murder. That’s a stat no governor wants on their resume, and Trump’s not shy about reminding everyone.
Not one to just point fingers, Trump offered a lifeline—or a warning—saying he’d deploy the National Guard if Moore can’t handle the heat. He referenced recent interventions in Los Angeles against violent riots and in Washington, D.C., as proof he means business.
In June, Trump sent troops to Los Angeles to quell unrest targeting federal immigration officials, showing he’s not afraid to step in. Then, on August 11, he took federal control of D.C.’s police and mobilized the Guard to curb violence there.
The results in D.C.? A reported 22 percent drop in violent crime since the move, which Trump touts as evidence that his tough approach works. Baltimore, are you taking notes?
Trump also took a swipe at Moore’s plea for a joint walk, saying, “I would much prefer that he clean up this Crime disaster before I go there.” It’s a polite way of saying, “Fix your house before inviting guests over.”
Adding a financial jab, Trump reminded Moore of federal funds provided to repair a collapsed bridge, hinting he might reconsider such generosity. That’s a not-so-subtle nudge to get priorities straight—safety first, then handshakes.
Moore, for his part, insists safety is paramount, claiming, “There is no higher priority for me than the safety of the people of my state.” But with Baltimore’s crime stats glaring, Trump’s skepticism feels like a fair challenge.
Trump doubled down, boasting about D.C.’s turnaround and promising to walk Baltimore’s streets only when crime vanishes. “When it is like that in Baltimore, I will proudly ‘walk the streets,’” he quipped, tossing in a zinger about Moore’s “failing” leadership.
Let’s be real: Baltimore’s reputation as a crime hotspot isn’t new, and Trump’s call for action over optics resonates with those tired of endless talk. Moore’s invitation might aim for collaboration, but Trump’s response screams accountability—stop chatting, start cleaning.
