Baltimore mayor vows to press on with spending, dismisses scrutiny as ‘ridiculous reporting’

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott defended over $52,000 in taxpayer-funded expenses for food, drinks, and skybox access at Orioles and Ravens games, despite an Inspector General's report highlighting attendance by donors, political figures, and city employees. Critics, including taxpayer advocate David Williams, accused the mayor of favoritism, while Scott emphasized expanded access for everyday residents and families affected by violence.