President Trump tours Baltimore shipyard with Ravens players, touts $3.7 billion Anduril project

President Donald Trump attended a Tradepoint Atlantic event at the Sparrows Point industrial complex in Baltimore County on Tuesday, promoting Anduril Industries’ $3.7 billion "Arsenal‑2" shipyard project intended to manufacture components for Virginia‑class attack submarines.

The announcement comes as the 3,300‑acre multimodal logistics center prepares to create roughly 3,100 direct jobs, a development officials say will boost the regional economy ahead of the November midterm elections.

During his remarks Trump spotlighted four Baltimore Ravens players – cornerback Marlon Humphrey, kicker Tyler Loop, long snapper Nick Moore and punter Ryan Eckley – inviting them into the presidential motorcade for a tour of the facility. He praised the team’s recent performance, saying, "What a team you have this year. What a great team," and addressed the players directly, calling them "big stars" and "good looking guys."

Trump also highlighted the long‑snapper’s role, noting that "those long snappers are very valuable" and commending Moore’s "unblemished record." The president used the moment to mention injured quarterback Lamar Jackson, telling the group, "Say hello to your quarterback. He’s a little bit injured. I know his mother – she’s fantastic…" Jackson was not present, nursing an ankle injury that leaves his status for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons uncertain.

Humphrey posted a video of the motorcade ride on X, where it amassed more than one million views within hours, sparking both praise and criticism across social media. The event also generated discussion about the intersection of sports, politics and race, though the focus remained on the defense investment and job prospects.

Anduril’s Arsenal‑2 shipyard is positioned to enhance U.S. submarine production capacity, an objective aligned with broader national security goals. By showcasing the project alongside popular local athletes, Trump linked the defense initiative to community pride and economic optimism.

The next steps include finalizing construction plans for the shipyard and monitoring the Ravens’ upcoming schedule as they prepare for their next game, while the administration continues to promote infrastructure projects across the country.