During an interview with Fox News host Will Cain, Moore was pressed on why he wouldn’t accept the same kind of federal surge that brought dramatic crime reductions in Washington, D.C. Cain pointed out that Baltimore ranks third nationwide in violent crime per capita and asked bluntly why Moore wouldn’t call in the president for help.

To the surprise of many, Moore replied: “I would absolutely welcome federal support.” The comment drew shock from Cain, who said the president would be pleased to hear it. Yet, as expected, Moore quickly hedged his response. Instead of backing Trump’s deployment of the National Guard and federal officers—the very measures that brought D.C. carjackings down by an astonishing 87 percent—Moore pivoted to requesting license plate readers and other “support” on his own terms.

That’s where the catch came in. Moore said he questioned “the idea of bringing the National Guard,” implying that Trump’s proven method of direct federal action isn’t welcome in Maryland. Cain pushed back, warning the governor not to use that as an excuse to avoid real solutions.

The contrast couldn’t be clearer. Even D.C.’s Democrat Mayor Muriel Bowser, once skeptical, has praised Trump’s surge for making neighborhoods safer. Bowser openly thanked the administration for the results, saying the crackdown had dramatically lowered robbery, gun use, and carjackings in just weeks. Residents felt safer, and the numbers confirmed it.

Moore’s comments highlight the bind Democrats face. They know Trump’s approach works. They see the polls showing Americans overwhelmingly support his crime-fighting crackdown. But their political instincts push them to resist Trump’s solutions, even as their cities continue to suffer. Moore may want federal “support,” but not the kind that actually saves lives.

Trump himself often said on the campaign trail that “success will unite us.” That prediction seems to be coming true, as even Democrats are being forced to admit his policies deliver results. The real question now: will they accept Trump’s proven methods—or keep clinging to excuses while their citizens pay the price?

For now, Trump’s record speaks for itself. The surge in D.C. worked. The people are safer. And even blue-state governors can’t deny it. The catch is that they’d rather tinker around the edges than admit Trump’s leadership is what their cities desperately need.