Trump threatens to deploy troops to Baltimore to 'clean up' crime

Published: 8/24/2025
Trump threatens to deploy troops to Baltimore to 'clean up' crime
President Trump threatens to deploy troops to Baltimore to address crime, escalating tensions with Governor Wes Moore. The move to use military personnel for law enforcement has sparked backlash from Democrats and other state leaders. Trump has already deployed troops to Washington DC, claiming it has brought safety, but faced criticism for his approach to crime in Democratic-led cities like Baltimore and Chicago. The President's threats to send troops have been met with opposition and skepticism from various leaders and residents.