Reveal Baltimore Mayor to Trump: Don’t Send Your Troops
Sep 24, 2025
Brandon Scott, the youngest mayor in Baltimore’s history, focuses on a public-health approach to reducing gun violence. He discusses the city's impressive drop in homicides through community investment and targeted interventions. Scott critiques Trump's threats to send National Guard troops, labeling it political theater aimed at Democratic cities. He shares his vision for Baltimore's future, emphasizing equity and authentic development while countering misconceptions about the city’s identity.
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Early Trauma That Sparked A Career
- Brandon Scott recounts seeing his first shooting before his seventh birthday and how it shaped his life.
- His mother's advice to change things himself motivated a career in city government and public safety.
Treating Gun Violence As Public Health
- Brandon Scott reframed gun violence as a public-health problem requiring all-city solutions rather than only policing.
- This approach paired focused enforcement with community investments and reduced homicides while cutting total arrests dramatically.
Arrest Volume Is Not The Key Metric
- Scott contrasts past mass-arrest tactics with targeted accountability to show arrests alone don't reduce homicides.
- He notes far fewer arrests today accompanied lower homicide counts, proving 'how many' isn't the key metric.