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I Don't Believe Wes Moore and Neither Should You

I Don't Believe Wes Moore and Neither Should You

Actions speak louder than words and Wes Moore's actions look and sound like those of a Presidential Candidate

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Brian Griffiths
Jun 03, 2025
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You’ve heard it all before. Wes Moore has said, time and again, that he is not running for President.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore said he was not considering a run for president in 2028, as he tried to tone down speculation about his national aspirations ahead of his own reelection bid next year.

Asked if he were contemplating a candidacy in the next presidential election, Moore, a Democrat, said, “No. I’ve got the best job around. And I love the momentum we’re actually seeing in the State of Maryland.

Bloomberg, January 21st

He’s a 2028 rumor no Moore.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore became one of the first major speculated 2028 Democratic contenders to flatly rule out a run in what is expected to be a wide-open race.

“I am not running,” Moore said about five times when pressed on ABC’s “The View” Thursday by comedian Joy Behar.

New York Post, March 1st

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, often mentioned among Democrats as a potential presidential candidate, has been saying that he isn’t running for the White House in 2028.

Associated Press, May 30th

I’ve got some bad news for you. Wes Moore is lying, and he’s not doing a good job at hiding it.

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