Trump Threatens Baltimore Bridge Funding Over Crime Dispute With Gov. Moore

President Donald Trump has criticized Maryland Gov. Wes Moore over Baltimore's crime situation and threatened to reconsider federal funding for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed in March 2024. Trump called Baltimore "out of control" and "crime ridden," accusing Moore of having a poor record on crime and alleging manipulation of crime statistics. He also declined Moore's invitation to join a public safety walk in Baltimore, stating he would only visit once crime is under control, and threatened to deploy National Guard troops to Baltimore, similar to actions taken in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. Moore responded by highlighting recent decreases in homicides and shootings in Baltimore and Maryland and criticized Trump's comments as inaccurate and provocative. The dispute reflects a broader tension as Trump continues federal surges against crime in Democratic-led cities while threatening to withhold federal funds from states governed by Democrats.