Former President Donald Trump responded to Maryland Governor Wes Moore's invitation for a public safety walk in Baltimore by threatening to deploy "troops" to the city. In a post on his social media platform, Trump criticized Moore's request, stating, "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?"

Trump continued his critique of Moore's record on crime, suggesting that the governor may be manipulating crime statistics. He stated, "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." He also referenced the situation in Los Angeles, saying, "But if Wes Moore needs help, like Gavin Newscum did in L.A., I will send in the 'troops,' which is being done in nearby DC, and quickly clean up the crime."

Moore had invited Trump to join local officials for a public safety walk scheduled for next month. In his letter, Moore emphasized the actions Maryland has taken to address crime while pointing out the federal funding cuts that occurred during Trump's presidency. He wrote, "Even in the face of millions of dollars in cuts to federal funding for violence intervention and gun violence prevention under your administration -- including to programs directly credited with lowering rates of homicide and other violent crimes -- our state and local communities continue to invest in proven strategies that help us build safer, more vibrant neighborhoods."

The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between Trump and Moore, as well as broader discussions about crime and public safety in Baltimore.