Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Says He's 'Very Concerned' Trump Will Interfere in the Midterm Elections
Moore says the NGA should help states guard elections as he warns Trump could use federal power to limit mail voting and polling access.
- On Saturday, Maryland Governor Wes Moore assumed leadership of the National Governors Association, warning that President Donald Trump could wield federal power to thwart midterm elections this fall.
- Moore, a potential 2028 Democratic contender, launched the $10 million Service United campaign to build workforce pathways while criticizing Trump's efforts to restrict mail voting and obtain state voter data.
- Contrasting current events with historical segregationist states' rights arguments, Moore said he is concerned about what the president is "already doing in broad daylight" during the Trump era.
- White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson countered that Democrats should pass the "SAVE America Act" to secure elections, highlighting divisions Moore must navigate as NGA chair.
- Facing reelection this fall, Moore dismissed presidential run speculation, saying he will not "get distracted" while prioritizing workforce pathways for all students regardless of college enrollment.
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Gov. Wes Moore Sounds the Alarm on Trump and Midterms: ‘Very Concerned’
Screenshot Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) is sounding the alarm on President Donald Trump and the midterm elections. Moore’s remarks come after Trump’s July 17 address to the nation, during which he claimed foreign actors were attempting to influence American elections. “I don’t think that the president is trying to hide the ball on this,” Moore told the Associated Press in an interview made public Saturday. “It’s not even am I concerned about wh…
Wes Moore Warns Trump Could Interfere in Midterm Elections
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Gov. Wes Moore said he is “very concerned” President Donald Trump could use federal power to interfere with the 2026 midterm elections, warning that states must be prepared to defend voting access and their constitutional authority to administer elections. Moore made these comments as he took over leadership of the National Governors Association. He pointed to past Trump administration attempts to get state voter data and l…
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he's 'very concerned' Trump will interfere in the midterm elections
Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland says he's concerned that President Trump might use federal power to influence the fall elections.
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