Amid ongoing conversations about crime and public safety in Baltimore, President Donald Trump has affirmed his plans to attend the storied Army-Navy football showdown on December 13th. Despite their contentious history over Baltimore's crime rates, President Trump stated he will be at M&T Bank Stadium during a Thanksgiving teleconference with U.S. service members, as reported by FOX Baltimore.
While interacting with the military personnel, a question about whom he would bet on in the upcoming game prompted a light-hearted response from Mr. Trump. "You know David, I think you should dock him. That’s a terrible question. He’ll get me in so much trouble," he remarked with a chuckle, FOX Baltimore detailed. The game is part of a historic rivalry that has existed since 1890, with Navy holding a lead in the series, as noted by CBS News Baltimore.
Mr. Trump's decision to witness the game in person comes months after he and Maryland Governor Wes Moore engaged in a public spat over the President's comments about Baltimore's crime situation and his suggestion of deploying the National Guard there, similar to actions taken in Chicago. According to CBS News Baltimore, in August, Mr. Trump labeled Baltimore a "hellhole," sparking a vigorous defense from Mayor Brandon Scott, citing a significant decrease in violent crimes. "We have made tremendous strides in reducing crime in this city," Mayor Scott had said.
Despite earlier stating that Baltimore was “so far gone,” and his confrontational exchanges with state officials, Mr. Trump seems to be setting aside differences for the sake of the Army-Navy game. The Navy, with a strong record led by quarterback Blake Horvath, faces an Army team with a positive but less remarkable season. "One of those teams is having a spectacular year," Mr. Trump said, according to CBS News Baltimore.
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