Trump Tells Maryland Governor to Clean Up Baltimore Crime Before Visit, Will Reconsider Bridge Funding

Remember when our big cities were symbols of our great country? Many of us do. We remember when you could walk down the street and feel safe. It’s hard to watch these same cities crumble under liberal leaders. It’s truly heartbreaking.

And what do these leaders do? They play political games. When things get bad, they point fingers and make excuses. They would rather put on a show than do their job. But someone finally called them on it. And his response was something Americans have been waiting to hear.

The latest game came from Maryland’s Governor, Wes Moore. He dared President Trump to come walk the streets of Baltimore with him. Can you believe the nerve? But President Trump didn’t fall for the trap. Instead, he put the blame right back where it belongs.

From ‘Truth Social’:

“Governor Wes Moore of Maryland has asked, in a rather nasty and provocative tone, that I ‘walk the streets of Maryland’ with him. I assume he is talking about out of control, crime ridden, Baltimore? As President, I would much prefer that he clean up this Crime disaster before I go there for a ‘walk.’”

A Tale of Two Cities

President Trump didn’t just use strong words. He has proof. Look at what he is doing just down the road in Washington, D.C. “After only one week, there is NO CRIME AND NO MURDER IN DC!” Trump said. He showed that when a real leader takes charge, things can change fast. He told Governor Moore to get the same results, then we can talk.

Governor Moore says crime is going down in his state. But are we really supposed to believe that? Let’s be honest. Baltimore is ranked as the fourth most dangerous city in America. That’s not a political talking point. It’s a fact. It seems to me President Trump was right to wonder if Moore was “fudging his figures on crime.”

Excuses, Not Solutions

So what did Maryland’s leaders do? Did they accept the challenge to clean up their city? Of course not. President Trump offered to send troops to help, just like he did in D.C. But Governor Moore and Baltimore’s Mayor said no. The mayor said the National Guard is “not the way.” How does he know?

This is what liberals do. They complain about a problem, but they refuse the real solution. They want help, but only on their terms. Why would they reject help? You have to wonder. It seems they care more about their own power than about the safety of their people.

The Price of Incompetence

Then, President Trump hit them with the bottom line. It all comes down to money. Your money. He reminded Governor Moore that the federal government gave Maryland a lot of money to fix the Key Bridge. Then he asked a simple question that every taxpayer should be asking.

“I gave Wes Moore a lot of money to fix his demolished bridge,” Trump wrote. “I will now have to rethink that decision???” The message is loud and clear. Accountability is back. If you can’t keep your people safe, why should you get a blank check from the rest of us?

This isn’t just about Baltimore. This is about every city in America. It’s a sign that the days of rewarding failure are over. President Trump is showing that actions, not words, are what make our country safe. And for millions of Americans living in these cities, that change can’t come soon enough.

Key Takeaways

• President Trump prioritizes real action on crime over political photo-ops.
• Failed leadership in Democrat-run cities may soon face fiscal consequences.
• A strong federal response can restore order when local leaders fail to act.
• This sets a new standard of accountability for city leaders nationwide.

Sources: Just The News, CBS News

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