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Baltimore mayor responds to Trump's threats to send troops

Season 2025 Episode 238 | 7m 14s

President Trump is threatening to send the National Guard into other Democratic-led cities, just days after ordering troops into Washington. One of his main targets is Baltimore. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore called the threats inappropriate and invited the president to visit to see the progress city and state leaders say they’ve made. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott.

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