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I'm joined by Maryland Governor Westmore. Governor Donald Trump's creating a ton of uncertainty, would be putting it nicely. Perhaps the word is calamity with respect to the American economy while he and his regime try to gaslight us that this is normal, that we're just detoxing is the word that they're using. Are we just detoxing?
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What are you seeing, Governor? No, this isn't detox. This is destruction. And it's doing it in a way that's playing with people's lives and playing with their livelihoods and playing with their legacies. And I think that, and what's really interesting is that when you look at what's happening to
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specifically the people who have raised their hands to serve others, specifically the people who are our public servants, the ones who are making sure that seniors are getting their health care, the ones who are making sure that veterans are having a proper final burial, the ones who are making sure that our streets are safe,

Gov. Wes Moore Calls Out Trump’s Weakness, Chaos, and Attacks on Veterans

Maryland Governor Wes Moore didn’t hold back in our conversation about Trump’s destruction of the United States.

I had the privilege of speaking with Maryland Governor Wes Moore, and let me tell you—this conversation is a must-watch. Trump and his regime are trying to gaslight us into thinking the economic chaos they’ve unleashed is just a “detox.” But Governor Moore shut that down fast.

“This isn’t detox. This is destruction,” Moore said. And who’s bearing the brunt of it? The very people who have dedicated their lives to public service—our veterans, our first responders, our federal employees. These are the people Trump and his cronies are targeting, calling them “non-essential” while gutting their jobs and cutting the very services they provide.

It’s all part of a pattern. Trump’s entire presidency—hell, his entire life—has been about punching down. He goes after marginalized communities, disrespects our allies, and now, he’s making sure veterans don’t get the benefits they earned. He called them “suckers and losers” before, and now he’s proving just how much he meant it by slashing 70,000 VA jobs.

Governor Moore, a veteran himself, had no patience for this cowardice. “Hearing that come from somebody who was never willing to take that oath is very rich—and, as a veteran myself, very offensive.”

And let’s talk about Trump’s so-called strength. Moore put it perfectly: bullies like Trump project toughness, but deep down, they’re weak. The past 60 days of his second term have been nothing but a parade of weakness—whether it’s his pathetic attempts to intimidate governors or his desperate need to please actual strongmen like Putin.

Moore also exposed the farce of Trump’s so-called “efficiency” in government. While Trump lets Elon Musk call the shots behind the scenes, Governor Moore is actually making government work—cutting waste in Maryland without gutting services or breaking the law. Contrast that with Trump’s reality: erratic policies that destabilize markets, performative cruelty, and incoherent ramblings when asked even basic questions about the economy.

At the end of our conversation, I asked Governor Moore what message he’d send to Trump’s people watching. His response? There’s a difference between disruption and destruction. The casualties of Trump’s chaos aren’t just bureaucratic reshuffling—they’re real people, real lives, real futures.

If you want leaders who actually get things done—who fight for working people instead of screwing them over for the benefit of billionaires and cronies—look no further than Governor Wes Moore.

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JA's avatar
Mar 7Edited

Good for Gov. Moore! He is loyal to the our nation and knows what he is talking about.

Someday, Gov. Moore will live in the White House! Take my word for it!

(LIVE in Maryland!)

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K Summers's avatar

Truth!! So proud of our Govenor!!

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Marian Ranseth's avatar

Mr. Bone Spurs who avoided serving because Daddy had money and could pay off a Doctor to say he has bone spurs. Amazing it doesn’t bother his golf game every weekend.

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MJean's avatar

Marian, I wonder how much it has cost the American taxpayer to fund the orange idiot’s golf so far. And he’s a liar and cheat even at golf. Everybody knows it. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

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Ruth's avatar

Many millions I’m afraid. But there is no money for school lunches or senior assistance.

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Scott Bump's avatar

Yes. Just the cost of one golf.session would help pay the salaries of many with the mass firings at the VA! Or.meals on wheels, or even help a soup kitchen! Some.states if you're fired there is.no unemployment!

Gov employees still get a pension? Retirement benefits? Donald wouldn't know or.likely doesn't care! He fired.a.host of.front line staff during his first.term and bragged about it!

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Marian Ranseth's avatar

Thousands and thousands every weekend the tax payers pay to fly him to Mar-a-lago to go play golf.

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Bambi Vargo's avatar

Mar-a-lago? Do you mean the Kremlin West?

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Scott Bump's avatar

I heard "2 million"/ a pop

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Ruth's avatar

It is millions people, not thousands, please read the post from Krassenstein.

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JA's avatar
Mar 8Edited

How about the cost of flying felon Trump back-and-forth, to and from, to MAL every weekend?

That is a BIGLY price!

And, then Medicaid services are being crashed? VA is being crushed? ETC.

Does this make sense? And We the People do not see thru this?

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Bambi Vargo's avatar

I read $10.7M

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Cristie P's avatar

I thought each weekend was floating around 10 million last time, I don't have a current number though.

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Carol Burich's avatar

AND he’s making money for SS rooms each weekend

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Michelle Ponkutcat 060's avatar

I read somewhere that it's cost taxpayers 11.1 million so far for Trump's trips to Mar-a-Largo for golf.

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Pat Sevigny's avatar

We should insist he has an x ray bc bone spurs do no go away

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Rhia's avatar

I recently found out I have bone spurs. I would never had known if I didn't need the foot x rays for a bad sprain they were worried was a break, I would never know. It's a stupid excuse. I did take that oath, got kicked out of basic because I have asthma in some climates and San Antonio is one of those places ☹️ i didn't have any trouble in WA where I was living at the time. Now I'm in CO, no asthma

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Mary Johnston's avatar

Thank goodness a leader is speaking truth to power directly. More,please much more!

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Annie Moore's avatar

I’m so sick of this. I have generational military family. Trump is cruel, evil & a money grabber. It’s all about him & not our country. So disgusted

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Lisa Blaney's avatar

That's my Governor 💙

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Here for History's avatar

Lucky lady

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DMante Mabry's avatar

my governor 💙

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Stephanie Schlanger's avatar

Governor Moore needs to run for president.

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Jean Conley's avatar

He'd get my vote!

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Debby's avatar

We need to see more of this!!

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Valerie LeGault's avatar

Thank GOD for Gutsy Governors!!

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Skepticat's avatar

I have one, too—Janet Mills in Maine. Now if we just get more congresscritters to grow spines ...

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Carol O's avatar

First smile of this day 3:03 am ☺️

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Julie O'Malley's avatar

It hasn't been 60 days.

We're only on day 46. (seems A LOT longer, doesn't it?)

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Timothy Richley's avatar

Yes it does

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Pat Sevigny's avatar

I x each day on my calendar. 1 day less!!! Rebuilding our country will take a long time.but he'll im a patriots fan.lol

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Carol O's avatar

Your comment challenges my early morning happiness! 😏

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Scott Bump's avatar

2025 plan is "1 year". Hitler.did it.in.like.56 days! Well? We.are having a.coup right now! He needs to be impeached!! JD VA ance.needs to go! Kamala!!! That would.work!!

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Debra Slater's avatar

We have 2 more weeks until it's 60 days. How much more chaos and incompetence can happen between now and then?

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Cindy's avatar

Love my governor!

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Mgv's avatar

Proud for this to be my state! 💙

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Caroline Sheely's avatar

If I go to a public place and continue to do something illegal after I have been told it is and told to stop, I would be arrested if I continue to do it. Really?! Why are they continuing with illegal activities without being arrested?!

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Debra Slater's avatar

The wealthy can get away with just about anything they want to and can afford as many lawyers as they need to avoid any legal repercussions.

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Caroline Sheely's avatar

For sure. I wasreferring to the president and the whole crime syndicate that is the new regime.

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Mike Hammer's avatar

What a great leader we can and should follow. Best interviews for democracy on the planet right here. Shout out to Adam Mockler

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Filomena's avatar

I live in Maryland and voted for Gov. Wes Moore. I would love to see him in the White House and hope I live long enough to see it happen.

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Debra Slater's avatar

He does seem like a great candidate for President. And we have concrete evidence that a Black man has a higher chance of becoming President than a woman, much less a Black woman. "It is what it is."

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Filomena's avatar

I have no doubt this country will ever vote for a woman of any color, as it is a country of masogonistic white men.

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mlearner's avatar

I'm confused why all those higher leaders (that see us on the street) don't get together to call this regime out. More voices together!

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Carol O's avatar

Bravery takes work! Conscious action!

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Linda Young's avatar

Governor you are so inspiring and refreshing. Thank you for taking the time to lift our spirits today. I feel that we will make it through this nightmare as long as we have leaders like you. 😁

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Carol O's avatar

Certainly lifts my hope … early on this day!

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Peter's avatar

Nice to see you here

Governor Moore ✊🏽☺️🇺🇸🇵🇷🇺🇦🇨🇦🇲🇽🖖🏽☺️

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Cat's avatar

I see TRAITORS who are Domestic terrorists.

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US Taxpayer's avatar

If DOGE cuts $15 Million per day, they are a waste of time. That is what they charge for their service to compromise every taxpayer ! And their tax break!

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Linda Ketchum's avatar

Just who does Trump think protects HIM and who responds when HE calls out the National Guard to surround HIM. having active armed services for HIS protection, those troops are necessary. Once they retire, they are no longer necessary to HIM.

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EVE's avatar

I'd like to believe the governor, that people want basic things, not performance. And yet, voters clearly liked the performances and bullying.

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Debra Slater's avatar

You mean, like the McDonalds french fries stunt or the garbage truck stunt? Just before the election? Or the assassination attempt that barely grazed his ear and didn't even leave a missing piece or scar?

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Sheryl Lynn Mackenzie's avatar

tRump is a bully , he is stupid, he is cruel, he is totally without class, He is actually a Monster and an ugly one at that !

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Debra Slater's avatar

Ugly inside and out!

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Dawn B's avatar

I’m an Air Force veteran I’m absolute disgusted by all this. And then deleting history of women, blacks, even an aircraft just because the word gay shows up..this has to stop… this just has to stop. Stop Trump Stop!!!

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Debra Slater's avatar

Just erasing people because they're not white, straight men?!?!

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Carol O's avatar

Hard lesson in recent past: make every call, knock on every door, I might have rousted out the WINNING VOTES for Kamala & we would not be living through this Project 25 NIGHTMARE in American debauchery of our economy and our basic systems of government .

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Dennis Sitka's avatar

I think Gov. Moore is spot on. I would add that a lot of this is a SMOKESCREEN for monetary corruption! Trump and Musk are making a lot of money; their money grab is virtually unquestioned in the daily blitz of attacks on the government and our allies. This president sold Meme coins. It was a huge financial payoff by baiting access to the White House! It all went into Trump's pocket. Musk replaces all competitors like Verizon with Starlink. Meanwhile, Trump abolished the National Labor Review Board, which was investigating Musk's huge, abnormally high labor abuse complaints! Dismissed! This is all about selling access! Do not let it become normalized! There is a massive amount of money these two are stealing from all Americans.

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Leigh Horne's avatar

Love me some Wes Moore. IMO he's the best thing to happen to Maryland in a blue, blue moon. No wonder so many people are wondering what he'd look like behind the Resolute Desk.

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Debra Slater's avatar

He would look a whole lot more dignified, mature, compassionate and competent than what we have now!

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Jeanne Schultz's avatar

We owe eternal thanks to our veterans for their service who put their lives on the line for all Americans.

Unlike Trump..."Bone Spurs". Trump is a piece of shit.

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Shame On ‘em's avatar

I second that! He’s a punk-azz bitch!

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Jennifer Williams's avatar

I believe you are right! TRump is weak without his titles. He even used his name to attack, belittle and everything else. If he weren't a trump he wouldn't be allowed in the dressing rooms in teen beauty contests. He behaves like a child who hasn't been disciplined his entire life. His marriages, getting away with everything. What should we expect the the bully on the playground. HIs playground is the world now!

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Jean Komendera's avatar

A big difference between disruption and destruction... moving forward with values and compassion. So well stated.

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Nancy Taylor's avatar

Thank you for your service Gov. Moore, both in the military and now as a Governor with a moral compass!

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Len Giannini's avatar

Chaos!!

It’s the old baffle them with BS approach.

He doesn’t have a clue. 🤡

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Carol O's avatar

Makes us out to be the monkeys…

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Dana Duppen's avatar

Thank you Ben for hosting Governor Wes Moore today and other politicians willing to call out the president and DOGE of illegal and unconstitutional abuses.

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Donna Wilson's avatar

Disrespecting veterans seems to upset most citizens, regardless of party. Keep it up, Donnie, and you'll see more of your supporters turn away.

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Abigail's avatar

Adore Gov. Wes Moore! I want him to be President.

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Jinn “Lady J” Brown's avatar

I appreciate your work Ben/MTN!

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Jinn “Lady J” Brown's avatar

Thank you, Governor!

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Filomena's avatar

I live in the State of Maryland and voted for Gov. Wes Moore. I would love to see him move into the White House someday and hope I live long enough to see it happen.

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Deborah Patterson's avatar

Got that right!

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Cat's avatar

Its pathetically weak!

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Deb Jaquays Thomas's avatar

I'm so proud that Wes Moore is my governor!

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Ellesse_R's avatar

Trump, Vance, and DOGE -illegal, unconstitutional actions. Corruption to benefit the 1%. Impeach, remove.

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Nikki's avatar

He governs like he is on a reality show. I think he’s detached from reality he and Elon both have that in common.

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The Dance:Light,Life,Love's avatar

We are NOT Russia! We are America! Why is Trump treating us and the world like his mentor, Putin. He’s treating Canada exactly like Putin treated Ukraine.

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Miriam Polli's avatar

What about our educational system? $400 million grants taken from Columbia? Falsely blaming them to be antisemitic. Do you really think they care about the Jews? It's sickening.

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Susan Miller's avatar

They need to have a chat with Governor Andy Beshear, too!

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In tune's avatar

This detox excuse Trump is running out is because he was told by people who actually go through detoxification programs that there's a healing crisis and that things will get better I didn't think America was as toxic as the crisis that Trump wants the regular people to bear. But we all know that's a cover because he's just stealing and giving it to the rich the reverse Robbing Hood.

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Duane's avatar

When Trump sees any military person he is reminded, in his pitiful mind, what a coward he truly is compared to them and it eats at his ego. He can’t stand it and takes his anger out on all military personnel.

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drbilldean@gmail.com's avatar

Trump looks for boogeymen Civil servants Ukrainians Military DEI Globalists There is a method to this apparent madness Demonize these groups and destroy all norms, sow chaos

If you wanted to characterize this further at its foundation this is antisemitic because this is exactly how Hitler did his propaganda Demonize Jews who are at the source are virtuous Get rid of decency and truth and then anything goes Trump just carries this to a broader audience of boogeymen

At the heart of this is to destroy government agencies so that they can be privatized This has been a longstanding desire by the GOP And when you privatize agencies that are being broken down like NOAA currently TSA and predictably UPS and Social Security in the future you open up these agency areas to oligarchy and corruption and grift Agencies sold to the highest bidder

In the end Trump is a corrupt traitor to his country advancing his own interests to that of the people who elected him just like Hitler Putin Mussolini Call him what he is

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Caroline Sheely's avatar

The administration clearly knows what they are doing. Why expect them to do the right thing. That is pure silliness.

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Ruby Brown's avatar

Proud.

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Kris Kalpakian's avatar

I'm 100% sure that there is a better way to do away with "waste" in the government. For one, Elon non elected doge founder. Buying the presidency so he can cover his own ass from being investigated because lets face it, 95% of billionaires didn't get where they are by being saints.

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Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

Thank you Governor Moore. My husband was a veteran. He served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He was there for the burning of the oil fields and that is how he developed esophageal cancer which metastasized and took his life in 2024. After being discharged honorably from the navy he became a prosthetist. He was extremely good at his job and his patients always came first.

Trump and Mushrat's behavior towards veterans just has me hate them and everyone who voted for him more. Two of my husband's sisters voted for Trump and have been bullying the younger sisters. I have blocked all ties to the older sisters. I'm sure my husband is disgusted with what is going on and is so ashamed of his older sisters.

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Mimikc's avatar

Trump attacks veterans because he hates anyone who is smarter than him, stronger than him, better than him. He knows that he wasn't strong enough to be in the military, so he has to put down those who are/were. Also why he has to tear down anything that Obama and Biden did. He does it out off his petty insecurities and jealousy.

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Josephine Edley's avatar

Please use Section 3/14th Amendment. State of Emergency: How Congress can INVALIDATE Trump 2.0 Immediately. Protest against our Unconstitutional Government! DEMAND DEMOCRACY And put Trump in jail

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Kristin ONeill's avatar

Wes Moore 2028!! 💙

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Cactus spine's avatar

Where are all of these "high paying manufacturing jobs" that he thinks fired government employees can get?

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Susan Raquel's avatar

Biden had some set up; but, he is putting the kibosh on them, so I have no idea.

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Ana warner's avatar

This economy stuff is great, but we are being gaslit everywhere. Andrew Weissmans substack on what's been done to remove all the guardrails and legal protections for elections and military is terrifying. They are setting up for martial law. All these actions under the surface need to have a big light shone on it! This economy stuff is bad, but it's a distraction from the evil undercurrent of facism happening.

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US Taxpayer's avatar

D.O.G.E. = Fraud, Abuse and Waste of taxpayer dollars!!!🤮🤑

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Billybob's avatar

Gov Moore is the steel spine of the Nation

He is one of the unsung brave

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Pascale Blue's avatar

Great points and values, sir ! 👏👍

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Kelly Herzing's avatar

Proud to be a Marylander!

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Peter's avatar

What I would like to now what is our country going to do about this

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Tim Morell's avatar

Hoping this question can get some traction: what are the limits on the executive branch's ability to raise tariffs? The power to tax is exclusively vested to Congress. As I understand it, Congress gave the President the power to levy a tariff on an emergency basis for a period of 4 months. Has this grant ever been challenged as unconstitutional ? Also, it is obvious by now that none of the justifications so far can withstand an evidence based hearing as clearly not emergencies within the meaning of the statutory grant.

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DMante Mabry's avatar

MY GOVERNOR

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Mairy's avatar

Leaders of the Free World need to issue Warrants for War crimes, Crimes against Humanity, Treason, Espionage, Sedition, Insurrection, Conspiracy to overthrow the Government against: Chump, Husk, Vance , Johnson and others…THEY ALL NEED TO BE REMOVED BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Caroline's avatar

I love Wes Moore! I hope he does run for president one day. He is 100% correct on everything he is saying in this video. The current regime is destroying the American government. I believe that is their goal. They can't install their authoritarian fascist government without destroying our democratic republic.

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Dr. Lisa's avatar

Love our Maryland governor Wes Moore. Thank you for having him on the show!

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CJ Mighty's avatar

We love our Governor Moore here in our beautiful BLUE Maryland!💙

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FourierAnalyst's avatar

Thanks so much for this. It is comforting to know that there are state leaders who are NOT puppets and who have not "bent the knee", but are really working for what is best for their constituents.

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Cynthia Hopkins's avatar

How very refreshing to listen to an articulate, intelligent, caring elected official. Gov Wes Moore, I sure wish you were my governor!

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Jeff Palmer's avatar

Perhaps it is, once again, appropriate to politically recall that memorable line from “The Hunt for Red October” but not directed at Ted Cruz this time. The applicable scene occurs at the end of the movie, where the hotheaded captain of the Russian sub Konovalov, fires a torpedo that winds up tracking his own boat. Just before the sub explodes, the captain's first mate turns to him and hisses, “You arrogant ass; you have killed us.” So true today. Let all of us who hold dear the "idea of America", loudly remind OUR arrogant ass of a revenge inspired President that he is the one killing our country and literally killing us, in some cases, due to his reprehensible orders and cabinet and agency appointments. I fail to see "Make America Great Again" occurring any time soon. MAGA morons are loving Musk, while Trump doesn't give two shits for the welfare of his lowly cult members unless he personally benefits by using them. You see, Trump is the ANTI-Robin Hood, gleefully taking from the poor and giving to the rich. WAKE UP MAGAts and GET WOKE! CLEAR YOUR FOX NEWS BRAINWASHED MINDS AND EXPERIENCE REALITY, FOR A CHANGE.

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Paula Abney's avatar

Trump would never defend us like Zelensky has defended his

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Paula Abney's avatar

Mike Johnson blew it and exposed the truth. They do plan on cutting Medicaid/Medicare, CHIPS, SNAP and still it’s not enough to give the rich the $4.5 trillion in tax cuts. Guess what’s left? Social Security

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John morris's avatar

That is my Governor. He will be the next president to lead the US to properity.

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PeggyB's avatar

Great interview with Governor Moore. Would love to see more interviews with the Governors. Thank you Meidas Touch!

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Patricia Lane's avatar

This Governor Moore of Maryland has a few things that are missing in the White House. Namely courtesy , respect for others, knowledge and integrity . If only his qualities could be shared by the followers of Trump. ( couldn’t happen because , then Trump wouldn’t have any followers)

Statesmanship is not for sale . Governor Moore has it .

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Annabelle Hall's avatar

WOW! This governor is AMAZING! This is the first time I heard him talk (thank you Meidas!) and while listening I kept thinking, this IS the guy who needs to be leading our country. I hope one day he is our president! Lucky you, Maryland!

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debra's avatar

Wes Moore is one of the good ones! As long as he doesn't swallow the corporate Democrat $$$$$$$ pill, he will go far! I love what I see, so far.

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Dee's avatar
Mar 7Edited

Sue Musk and Trump in your states as torts. They have every single tort in every single state. That will cost so much more and keep them very busy.

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Linda M. Walker's avatar

If I didn't have Andy Beshear as. Governor, I would love to have Wes Moore!

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Thomas's avatar

Respect to the Governor from neighboring Pittsburgh. It's a sign of the times when leaders from nearly everywhere on earth except Moscow, Beijing and the White House see what's going on here.

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Mitch Moncrief's avatar

I miss living in Maryland. Raskin would be my Representative, Moore as governor. Instead I’m stuck w self hating Donalds and punching down bully DeSantis.

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David A Pitock's avatar

Thank you governor Moore, we clearly need more Democrats to speak out against the tRump regime/administration. I for one am picking up what your saying. I wouldn't trust this administration with a waffle maker and he's making plenty of them, damn.

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Abi Foses's avatar

But so many vets and active duty love this dude

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Linda Morway's avatar

Does Trump need a hearing aid

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Rita Comer's avatar

Thank you for standing up to the best of our nation!

Is there a March in DC 3/14 to show our veteran’s our support?

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Audrey Lord's avatar

Yes, I do believe that there is a Protest on 3/14 in DC. Go to the 50501 movement website and you can find all current & future activities across the country.

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Joanne's avatar

A gentle suggestion, Governor Moore. Please don't use their language of "waste, fraud, and abuse," which has come to mean anything that they don't like. The phrase doesn't represent a humane, studied approach to make things more efficient. Thank you for being a leader with integrity and care for your constituents.

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Karen Faith Anderson's avatar

Governor Moore is the real deal. He is one of our very promising Democrats. He is a very thoughtful person.

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Peter's avatar

Doge is going into people's credit card information and ordering merchandise so they can put that merchandise once they get it and if the credit card company approves it without the card holder not knowing nothing about it and I'll send that merchandise somewheres and pile it up and then sell it out of their own stores that they having a black market through Elon Musk and Donald Trump and JD Vance

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Rebecca K's avatar

Gov Wes Moore is amazing, smart and articulate about how we need everyone to be seen in our party. He will be President one day I am sure. The MAGA attacks will be next because he will be terrifying weak pathetic Trump. We should NOT keep supporting g anyone in the Democratic Party saying we are a “big tent party” of differences. We are a party for the working class no matter what race or gender and if we focus on the economy and opportunities for all we will win again. No more going down the rabbit hole of stupidity trying to please each small extreme part of our party and focus on the things that we all can agree with. Like Carville said, It’s the economy stupid. We are the populists and not fake corrupt MAGA. Love that you guys are talking to all the major players in our party to focus on what will work for us all. Thank you and keep it up!

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Deedles's avatar

She’s a dictator.

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J. West's avatar

What about a drug test on the power couple that is wrecking havoc and ruining our government?

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S Nimm's avatar

This governor went through a 5 Billion dollar surplus and put us 3 billion in debt in one year giving away money het didn't have and intends to take from our pocket...no thanks..I don't need his lies

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Joan Jackson Henderson's avatar

The only fraud waste and abused that's needed to be eliminated are elon musk , the lying 🤥 fraudulent felon in the White House along with with his billionaires/ millionaires enablers on fox news,and his spineless lapdogs in congress and the senate 🤥 🤣 😒 🙄

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Ginger's avatar

sanders & warren and a few elected democrats are going into the weeds of the red zones to talk to them... that's what needs doing.... billboards and semi's with rolling messages on the sides... we have to go to them ..especially after his screed that he didn't want to hear about eggs anymore... that was a gift to us to use ..let's use it

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Gene Wood's avatar

the felon is a chicken shit looser !

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Para-Prose's avatar

The past 60 days of Trump have felt more like 6 years. I can't believe it has only been 6 weeks.

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Para-Prose's avatar

I love all these people you have to interview here - including Governor Moore.

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Stef f's avatar

I am disappointed in Gov Moore's messaging.

He sounds like a Republican.

Government employees and jobs don't need to be cut.

Instead we need to get rid of private contracts that are full of fraud and waste. We pay more for them than we do for govt jobs.

Dems messaging should be around growing revenue! Everyone should pay their fair share.

Gov. Moore, like most dem leaders, doesn't seem to understand the gravity of our situation.

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Rebecca K's avatar

Boy we must of heard different talks!

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Lisa's avatar

A few of the phrases he used, should be daily talking points/a daily mantra for speakers and authors in the resistance movement.

They immediately resonated with my heart/soul/brain.

When referencing government programs,budgets, and how to trim government spending; he said:

“The difference is, WE DID IT WITH VALUES AND WE LED WITH HUMANITY.”

This is a phrase that should be used in mid-terms campaigns. In the current climate of intense dissatisfaction with the way cuts are being made, it will be heard and remembered.

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Kathleen Farnsworth's avatar

Ben, let’s stop playing by the rules and have someone take him out now by any means possible

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pete's avatar

Note this:

We will use the power of our independent media network to fight for your families and the millions of families out there.

This is what Benny says, but they monetize all of your posts here....on utube..sell ads, and split profits with Utube , that is owned by Google.. Does that sound independent or sorta of like oligarchy billionaire?

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Gee's avatar

Thank you my Governor ❤️❤️

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Gammyuno's avatar

Bullies only go after the vulnerable. 🤷🏽‍♀️

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Craig Rockwell's avatar

Once again !.!.! Trump is a psychopath that cares about himself. Thats it,nothing else.

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Trish Bartholomew's avatar

Thank you Gov. Moore

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Scott Bump's avatar

Donald is.going after the VA and other Fed employees! But he's too stupid.its his.marr.a.loco member, Disney, and ABC network owner Bob Igher! According.to former VA Secretary, David.Shulkins book (it shouldn't be so hard to serve your Country". Donald is.transactional! He can and has been bought! .he can and.has sold.us all out! Numerous times! His.Son Don Jr. Is no different. !!! Prove.me.wrong!!

Look how.Don Jr.reacted after Pelosies.husband was beat with a hammer? Look how he targeted her writing her name on a fully automatic.weapon!! They both should.be visiting Rikers! Then Sing Sing Ferderal!!

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Peggy M's avatar

Gov Wes Moore is so impressive and intelligent in his approach to governing. It made me extremely sad to hear him speak thinking he should be in the White House instead of that criminal Russian agent and his drug addled sidekick.

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Ballard Graham's avatar

Most if not all federal laws and regulations were enacted because of human catastrophic disasters!

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Ballard Graham's avatar

If Americans don’t want environmental, food and drug safety, airline safety, highway safety, etc. tell your elected officials to write different laws or just write the laws with no intent to enforce!

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Ballard Graham's avatar

Unfortunately government employees are very easy targets for politicians to attack! The real problem is the politicians that write the laws and look to civil servants to carry out the laws that they write! Therefore, all Americans need to look to their elected officials and hold them accountable, not the federal employees, doing their best to enforce the laws and regulations that Congress and the President enact into laws!

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William Heyde's avatar

I wonder when trump will have his next physical. Of course, his doctors probably have probably already written their results. But trump really shows signs of being addicted to ketamine or a definite decline in mental capability. Guess we need someone to step up and bring up this subject. Wait! Maybe Musk will bring it up. 🙂

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Paula Abney's avatar

Thank you for your service veterans. I’m so sorry our president is so disrespectful of your service. It’s because he’s weak.

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Tessa Cauley's avatar

Love our Gov.!! Baltimore here

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Janet's avatar

TY

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NMO's avatar

Truth matter!!! 💙💙💙💙💙

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

"New Report Shows Working-Class Americans Live 7 Years Fewer Than Rich. "The massive income and wealth inequality that exists in America today is not just an economic issue, it is literally a matter of life and death," said Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont." (Common Dreams)......

https://www.commondreams.org/news/sanders-help-committee-inequality-seven-years?utm_source=Common+Dreams&utm_campaign=6719a18f48-Top+News%3A+Fri.+3%2F8%2F25&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-3b949b3e19-600492151

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

Watch: "Trump falls flat on his face, with major mistake", on YouTube. (BTC)......

https://youtube.com/shorts/Gs57BRD0xdY?si=MMADMUZ-WsZs1aOn

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TR's avatar

I love the fact that Anthony Davis called musk Trump's "domestic partner", ha ha ha.

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Jessie's avatar

Thank you Gov. Moore for explaining MARYLAND's efficiency!

MUSKRAT is slashing funding & firing people without any comprehension.

Slashing NATIONAL PARKS?

Who was the DIM WIT who posted FEDERAL BUILDINGS for SALE?

How BRAIN DEAD do you have to be to eliminate THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE?

It allows for REAL PEOPLE to prepare for their homes & families. Do they have to evacuate? Board up windows? Do they have enough food?

Slashing the FORESTRY that was removing FUEL to prevent the next wildfire?

Never mind the BRAIN DEAD who fired NUCLEAR WORKERS.

Firing scientists tracking BIRD FLU, MEASLES or the foreign workers monitoring EBOLA?

MUSKRAT continues to prove his incompetence & stupidity!

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Robin E Ervin's avatar

Great to hear from General Moore

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Maczka B's avatar

We are proud of Moore here in Maryland!

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Jessie's avatar

The nation sent PATRIOTS to combat zones where they were exposed to TOXIC CHEMICALS, BURN PITS, EXPLOSIVE DEVICES....some suffered disabling injuries...others suffered injuries that would not manifest for many years....

As we know, President Biden's son developed BRAIN CANCER as a consequence of his service.

Senator Tammy Duckworth suffered catastrophic injuries.

Recently in a VA Hospital, we met someone we had known years ago who has metastatic cancer from exposure in VIETNAM.

An acquaintance has suffered from exposure to AGENT ORANGE & has 2 sons impaired as a consequence.

A friend has a profound hearing loss from exploding ordinance without ear protection, as well as other health issues.

Some are in wheelchairs. Some live with constant pain. This is our obligation to care for them!

Because their 'conditions' or 'illnesses' are specific to their service exposure, they need specialized care at a facility that has done the research to care for those issues.

NO CIVILIAN FACILITY CAN CARE FOR VETERANS AS WELL BECAUSE THEY LACK THE EXPERIENCE!

In order to care for these injuries, the VA has conducted a great deal of research that, I understand recently became inaccessible for unknown reasons.

As a nation, WE HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO CARE FOR VETERANS!

2 COWARDS who escaped service should not determine VETERANS CARE!

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Amy Nicholson's avatar

Manufacturing jobs aren’t going to come back to the US. Trump is comparing numbers from when 50% of the economy was manufacturing. Even IF some manufacturing comes back, it will take time (years). And you’re laying off people who are primarily office workers, not the kind of people who are going to want a manufacturing job. How does any of it help laid off Federal employees NOW??

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Lillian Reid's avatar

This administration is making cuts based on their values. They have contempt for government, democracy and the rule of law.

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🤡 DAILY DUNCE

Trump’s Trade War Circus—An International Embarrassment That’s Bankrupting Everyday Americans 🎪💸

Donald Trump’s economic “strategy”—if one dares to dignify his erratic whims as such—has once again thrown global markets into chaos. His latest tariff charade, complete with last-minute exemptions and arbitrary deadlines, is less a coherent policy and more a toddler smashing buttons on a broken cash register. The result? Ordinary Americans watching their savings hemorrhage as the stock market staggers under the weight of his economic incompetence.

Let’s break it down: after slapping broad tariffs on Canada and Mexico—two of our closest trade partners—Trump then reversed course and announced a temporary exemption. Until April 2. That’s right, folks—because apparently, economic stability should operate on a month-to-month lease. Businesses now have a ticking time bomb over their heads, unsure whether they should invest, pull out, or simply brace for another presidential Twitter meltdown that upends everything again.

Meanwhile, China, unfazed by Trump’s weak hand, has called his bluff, declaring they’re ready to “fight any type of war.” Translation? They see his game for what it is—a desperate ploy to look “tough” while actually floundering. Markets have responded with sharp declines, wiping out trillions in American household wealth. Congratulations, Trump voters—your 401(k) just became collateral damage in his ego-driven battle with reality.

Trump’s trade tantrums are making America weaker, poorer, and an international laughingstock.

Tariffs that change by the week. An economy held hostage to one man’s mood swings. An entire nation’s financial well-being treated like a reality show stunt.

This is the price of electing a con artist to high office. And America is footing the bill. 💸

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Voted for Trump to secure your wealth? Read here »

https://patricemersault.substack.com/p/an-open-letter-to-trumps-opportunists?r=4d7sow

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Rachel Rulmyr's avatar

Great job Governor!

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Susan Graham's avatar

Trump doesn't give a damn about the average person & putting more $$$ into their pockets so they can have a better life. All he cares about is putting more $$$$ in the pockets of his billionaire buddies.

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Alice Neesley's avatar

It is not just bullying. Bullying is attempting to make someone do what you want them to do. This is TERRORISM. Hundreds of thousand Americans are now living in terror that for no reason of their own, they may capriciously loose their ability to keep a roof over their head. To feed their families. To tell their child that, yes, they can accept that college acceptance for next fall. Etc.

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Here for History's avatar

Gov. Moore is incredible. Natural born leader. He doesn’t just play-act patriotism, he is a patriot. Good job Maryland.

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Cristie P's avatar

Thank you for being here Wes!

How is it a man of color in Texas is wanting Ms Crockett unseated... why do poc want to follow the maga ideology??? Did the guy grow up insulated from the world? I'm completely confused how that even comes around. If it was some pasty white dude, I could understand it, but a poc???? why? The current atmosphere is one of extreme danger and it will hit lawmakers, too. I don't get why they think it's not landing on their porch.... but, it will.

My friend in Norway sent me a message, from Europe, the viewpoint is that the United States is going to be in a civil war very soon. So, that is a person I know, their friends and family, all talking, watching, and they feel it will be civil war here and very soon. We are in Danger is what he ended with.

I'm considering begging them to take us. I'm not sure I could eat moose, bear, etc but I guess there are potatoes! We need to all be very careful.

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Oaktown's avatar

Thank you for this and all you do MTN!!

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sirius-sue 🌊🇺🇸 ♀️🏳️‍🌈's avatar

Thank you for speaking truth to power! Proud of my Governor 💖

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Kris Kalpakian's avatar

By the way, this is the only media I watch to get news about this fiasco. I stopped watching news 7 yrs ago. This is the only place I get my info. So keep doing a great job!

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Sun's avatar

The term is only 47 days old, not 60. Otherwise, great post!

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Susan Clancy's avatar

Governor Moore always inspires!!!

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Elizabeth C Dabney's avatar

We keep hearing all the gloom and doom. What do we do about it? It is really depressing to hear it all with no ideas or solutions.

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sirius-sue 🌊🇺🇸 ♀️🏳️‍🌈's avatar

Donate to ACLU and opposition organizations, call and email your leaders, especially Republicans and tell them to step up, march, yell!

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Sharon Lemon's avatar

Bravo……thank you for speaking loud

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David Glaser's avatar

I voted for Wes. I think he’s been a good leader for our state but with the usual shortcomings that every one has. They don’t concern me because he’s built for leadership. You cannot compare him to anyone in MAGA or Republican circles now so don’t even bother. I’m curious if he runs for President after his re-election bid in 2026. My little birds tell me he’s readying for a potential run in 28. We’ll see. Lots can happen between now and then. I hope your interview with him makes it around the country.

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Mikaela Swedlund's avatar

Why can't Gov. Moore be president??

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Jacques O’Neill Bergeron's avatar

Gaslighting Americans while they continue to dismantle our administrative state in real time?!?!🙉🙈🙊

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MitchwithanM's avatar

Moore also turned a $5 billion surplus into a $3 billion deficit for Maryland in 2 years. As a Marylander, my already difficult existence has gotten even harder with all of his pet projects coming out of my pocket. He more than doubled the cost of vehicle registrations which were already high. Trump is fully worthy of all the judgements he receives, but don't prop up another man who continues to make his constituents' lives harder than they needed to be just to shine his own ego.

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specifically the people who have raised their hands to serve others, specifically the people who are our public servants, the ones who are making sure that seniors are getting their health care, the ones who are making sure that veterans are having a proper final burial, the ones who are making sure that our streets are safe,