Maryland Governor Wes Moore Discusses Trump's DC National Guard Deployment, Crime, and Redistricting

Opposition to DC National Guard Deployment

• ⚠️ Governor Wes Moore expresses strong opposition to the DC National Guard deployment, citing multiple reasons for his stance.
• 💰 He argues the deployment is unsustainable and unscalable, costing over a million dollars daily and drawing essential resources from cities with high crime rates.
• ⚖️ Moore deems the action unconstitutional, highlighting it as a direct violation of the 10th Amendment, and deeply disrespectful to National Guard members asked to perform duties they are not trained for.
• 🛡️ He emphasizes that his military training focused on fighting wars, not domestic public safety roles like the current deployment, which he views as a deflection.

Addressing Crime in Maryland

• 📈 Governor Moore highlights significant reductions in violent crime and homicide rates in Maryland since he took office, with the homicide rate in Baltimore City at a historic low.
• 🤝 His administration has made record investments in local law enforcement, including over $50 million for Baltimore City, utilizing both federal and state funds.
• 🔫 Maryland also funds the US Attorney to prosecute gun crimes federally, contributing to the positive trend in crime reduction.
• 💬 Moore criticizes President Trump's