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Governor Moore Critiques Trump's Military Spending Priorities

4/6/2026

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) called U.S. President Donald Trump's military spending priorities 'nonsense'.
He said states cannot replace federal support for Medicare and daycare, even as they pursue tax cuts for middle-income households.
In a CBS Face the Nation interview, Moore tied rising gas prices to foreign conflicts and questioned economic strategy.
He called for clearer administration communication about military objectives and their impact on service members' families.

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) called U.S. President Donald Trump's military spending priorities 'nonsense'.
He said states cannot replace federal support for Medicare and daycare, even as they pursue tax cuts for middle-income households.
In a CBS Face the Nation interview, Moore tied rising gas prices to foreign conflicts and questioned economic strategy.
He called for clearer administration communication about military objectives and their impact on service members' families.