On Sunday, Donald Trump caused controversy by warning he would cancel funding authorized by Congress for a possible future Democratic presidential candidate.
Trump used Truth Social over the weekend to
assault Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D)
who has been speculated to harbor greater aspirations and who extended an invitation for the president to join a community safety stroll through the streets of Baltimore.
The leader also warned about withdrawing funding required for constructing the Francis Scott Key Bridge following its collision with a cargo vessel, stating, “I provided Wes Moore with significant financial support to repair his destroyed bridge… I may now need to reconsider that choice??”
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This was the aspect that caught the attention of numerous online commentators and specialists.
Ex-prosecutor
Ron Filipkowski
stated, “It’s the public funds, not President Trump’s personal resources, that should not be utilized to intimidate individuals for expressing opinions he disagrees with.”
Journalist
Jake Sherman
stated, “Congress allocated that funds under a law they enacted and Trump approved,” prior to correcting himself:
CORRECTION: Trump was not involved in the funding for the Baltimore bridge. The allocation was included in a Continuing Resolution approved in 2024, which Biden enacted into law.
Republicans against Trump
“you didn’t provide him with anything. that’s public funds, not your own,” said.
Political strategist
Maine
Trump provided zero funds to repair the Key Bridge. All funding was approved under Biden. Moore has a better approval rating than Trump, which seems to be the real focus of his statement.
