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In response to Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s invitation to a public safety walk in Baltimore, former President Donald Trump launched a series of attacks via Truth Social, criticizing the city’s crime rates and threatening to deploy National Guard troops. Trump accused Moore of misrepresenting crime statistics and even suggested withholding federal support for the Francis Scott Key Bridge’s rebuilding. Governor Moore, in turn, offered Trump a golf cart for the walk, referencing Trump’s past reluctance to walk short distances, and criticized Trump’s health. Concerns regarding Trump’s well-being have grown in recent weeks, with reports of him struggling to walk and making geographical errors during public appearances.
Maryland leaders have announced they are considering all options regarding redistricting in the state. Governor Wes Moore confirmed this stance, acknowledging the potential need to respond to actions in other states. This follows a similar announcement from California’s Governor Gavin Newsom, who plans to introduce partisan congressional maps. Furthermore, Maryland House Majority Leader David Moon has stated that he will sponsor legislation to trigger redistricting if necessary, specifically if Texas or other states redistrict before the census.
John Q. Hosedrinker