Maryland Governor Wes Moore expressed strong opposition to President Trump's recent deployment of nearly 2,300 National Guardsmen and federal agents to Washington, D.C. Moore's comments came during an interview on "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan on August 24, 2025.

The President's decision to send troops to patrol the streets of D.C. has sparked a heated debate about federal involvement in local policing. Moore highlighted several reasons for his opposition, stating, "It is not sustainable. You cannot continue this type of pace of operations, particularly when it's costing over a million dollars a day."

He also pointed out that the deployment is not scalable, noting that many cities with high crime rates have already sent their National Guards to D.C. Moore argued that this approach is unconstitutional, violating the 10th Amendment, and is disrespectful to National Guard members who are not trained for such duties.

"As someone who actually deployed overseas and served my country in combat, to ask these men and women to do a job that they're not trained for is just deeply disrespectful," Moore said.

Brennan pressed Moore on the President's recent comments, where Trump criticized him for his record on crime in Baltimore. Trump suggested that if Moore needed help, he would send in the troops. In response, Moore emphasized his administration's efforts to combat crime in Baltimore, stating, "We made the largest investments in local law enforcement in our state's history. Over $50 million going to Baltimore City alone."

Moore noted that Maryland has seen a significant drop in violent crime, with the homicide rate decreasing by over 20% since he took office. He attributed this success to partnerships with local officials and law enforcement, rather than federal troop deployments.

When asked about the need for federal assistance, Moore acknowledged that while the Baltimore mayor seeks federal help, it should not come in the form of National Guard troops. Instead, he called for increased funding for violence intervention programs and local law enforcement agencies.

"If you look at the President's budget, it actually cuts funding towards violence intervention groups," Moore said. "Those are real, tangible things that the President of the United States could do to make our communities safer."

The discussion also touched on the broader implications of crime and public safety in the Democratic Party. Moore affirmed the need for Democrats to address crime more assertively, contrasting his focus on community safety with Trump's criticisms.

As the interview concluded, Moore reiterated his commitment to working with local communities to address crime effectively, emphasizing that real solutions come from understanding and supporting those on the ground.