Brandon Scott Needs to Cool the Rhetoric
A reader commentary criticizes Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott for his recent call to "fight" against the Trump administration, describing it as reckless and inflammatory.
At the 32nd Annual Civil Rights Breakfast, Scott appeared to position himself as a revolutionary figure, likened to Che Guevara, who is seen by some as a heroic idealist committed to justice.
His call on the public to fight against the Trump administration “in every sense of the word” is totally reckless, dangerous and inflammatory.
The commentary highlights Scott's claim that President Donald Trump and the Republicans aim to “eliminate all of our existence,” labeling it as ludicrous and irresponsible, echoing a recent editorial that reminded leaders to recognize the weight their words carry.
“Our leaders should know their words carry weight,”
The author believes Scott misinterprets events such as the election of a socialist mayor in New York as a trigger for rebellion, seeking to appear tough against Trump in Baltimore—an approach that could backfire. While most Maryland politicians try to prevent National Guard deployment in Baltimore, Scott’s call to fight may provoke exactly that.
Any violence on Baltimore’s streets as a result of these actions, the commentary argues, will be Scott’s responsibility and may damage his political future, including hopes for the governorship.
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