The war of words between Donald Trump and Democratic Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland escalated Sunday with the president threatening to send National Guard troops to Baltimore to attempt to reduce crime, and the first-term governor suggesting Trump was peddling outdated racist tropes he referred to as “blissful ignorance” to score political points.

President Donald Trump has considered sending National Guard troops to five major cities across the U.S., including Baltimore.

Trump lashed out at Gov. Moore (D-MD) — accusing him of taking a "nasty and provocative tone" in a letter inviting Trump to a public safety walk in Baltimore.