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…