Trump's Big Game Visit: A Shift in Baltimore Focus

Trump is heading to Baltimore for the Army-Navy game. This is interesting because he recently criticized the city's crime rate. He made this announcement during a call with soldiers on Thanksgiving. When asked who he thought would win, he joked about getting in trouble but said he'd be at the game. The Army-Navy game is a big deal. It's been going on since 1890, and Navy is ahead in the series. The game is on December 13 at M&T Bank Stadium. Trump said he'd predict the winner after the game. He attended last year's game, where Navy won big. Both teams are doing well this year. Navy has a better record, but Army is also strong. Navy's quarterback is a standout player, but Army's quarterback isn't far behind. Trump likes both teams but seems to favor Navy. Earlier this year, Trump talked about sending the National Guard to Baltimore to help with crime. This didn't go over well with local leaders. They said crime was actually going down and didn't need outside help. The mayor even invited Trump to see the progress for himself. Trump wasn't convinced. He called Baltimore a "hellhole" and said it was "out of control. " He told the governor to fix the crime problem before he'd visit. Now, he's changing his tune and going to the game. It's a big turnaround from his earlier comments.