Baltimore residents and business owners are sounding off after President Trump announced that he would deploy National Guard troops in hopes of deterring the city's crime.

"Chicago is a hellhole right now, Baltimore is a hellhole right now," Mr. Trump said. "We have a right to do it because I have an obligation to do it to protect this country, and that includes Baltimore."

Protection for Baltimore business owners

Terence Dickson, the owner of Terra Cafe at the corner of 25th and St Paul Streets, thinks the president's move to invoke the National Guard could reset Baltimore.

"A refreshing of everything," Dickson said. "Those National Guards coming here to support these police, to help these businesses."

Dickson said he's seen multiple break-ins at his shops and at other busines

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