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Baltimore exemplifies urban rot, with high crime, poverty, and decaying infrastructure. Descriptions from President Trump, who called it a "disgusting rat and rodent-infested mess," underline its dire state. The city has seen its population drop below 600,000 for the first time in over a century, with a 9% population loss expected by 2030. Baltimore’s struggles encapsulate the failures of progressive management and neglect.