February 25th 2025.
According to the Baltimore Banner, Maryland Governor Wes Moore has had a change of heart after spending several days in meetings with the nation's governors. He no longer believes that he can work effectively with the Trump-Vance administration, as he had originally hoped.
During his time in Washington, D.C., Moore witnessed firsthand the strained relationships between the current administration and state leaders. In a candid statement, the Democratic governor expressed his concerns, saying, "I come back from Washington with no illusions about the kind of partnership this administration is trying to forge with our nation's governors."
Moore was particularly troubled by President Donald Trump's recent actions regarding Maine's governor, Janet Mills. He saw the president threaten to withhold federal funding from the state for failing to comply with executive orders regarding transgender athletes. In response, Moore has decided to take a more assertive approach. He plans to push his office to counter Trump and put pressure on Maryland lawmakers, including Attorney General Anthony Brown, to do the same.
"It's clear to me that there is a crisis brewing," Moore said. "If this first month is any indication of where things are going, we as lawmakers had better take this moment seriously. If we come across any illegal or unconstitutional actions, we will respond accordingly on behalf of the state of Maryland."
Despite not having had a one-on-one meeting with the 47th President, Moore did attend a luncheon where Trump gave an hour-long speech. During this time, Moore observed a lot of back-and-forth rhetoric, but he was disappointed that the president did not mention any plans to help the American people. Instead, Trump seemed focused on personal grievances.
"I heard a person stand there and say, 'I won the election. I'm now a three-time elected president of the United States,'" Moore recounted. "But that's not helping anybody. It's definitely not helping any Maryland families right now."
Other Maryland leaders share Moore's concerns. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has announced that the city will continue its immigration policies, despite pushback from House Republicans who accuse Moore of adding fuel to the fire with his outspoken remarks. Senate Minority Leader Sen. Stephen S. Hershey Jr. believes that Moore has too much to lose by picking a fight with the indicted President.
However, Moore is determined to use his position to advocate for the people of Maryland. With over 160,000 federal employees in the state, he is hoping to secure funding for important projects such as replacing the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which was destroyed in 2024, and building a new FBI headquarters in Greenbelt.
In light of these recent events, Moore has also emphasized the need for Democrats to earn the support of black voters, rather than assuming it is a given. He believes that all politicians, regardless of party affiliation, must prioritize the well-being of their constituents above personal agendas.
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