Maryland leaders say federal money, not National Guard needed in Baltimore

Maryland and Baltimore leaders are continuing their push against President Trump, who has repeatedly threatened to deploy National Guard troops to the city in what he says is a fight against crime.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott said Baltimore does not require the National Guard to maintain peace. Instead, they reiterated that federal funding for anti-violence programs would be beneficial.

Baltimore police have reported homicide and non-fatal shootings are still dropping at historic rates for a third year in a row…

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