Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Responds to 2028 Presidential Run Speculation
Source: Newsweek
Published Mar 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM EDT | Updated Mar 30, 2025 at 5:54 PM EDT
Maryland Governor Wes Moore, a Democrat, was asked about ongoing speculation over a potential presidential run during a Sunday appearance on CNN, to which he responded that he's focused on serving his state.
Why It Matters
Democrats suffered major losses in last year's election, losing the Oval Office and ceding ground in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. Republicans, meanwhile, saw significant electoral success, with President Donald Trump returning to office after winning the popular vote and the Electoral College.
Trump and his allies have repeatedly teased the idea of him seeking a third term, despite most legal analysts agreeing it would violate the U.S. Constitution as all presidents are limited to two terms in office. Democrats will have to mount a strong campaign in 2028 to regain lost seats in Congress and reclaim the presidency, and Moore is a rising voice within the party.
What To Know
During a Sunday appearance on CNN's State of the Union, host Dana Bash and Moore spoke about the state of the Democratic Party, Maryland, and Trump policies. At the end of the conversation, Bash asked Moore, "Are you ruling out a 2028 run for president?" Moore laughed and said, "I am not focused on anything, except for making sure this is Maryland's decade, no." He continued to detail a new tax cut in the state, adding that he's "really proud of what Maryland is doing and I'm focused on making sure we keep that progress going."
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