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Wes Moore’s July 4 Patriotism Speech Counters Trump

6/27/2026

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Moore Counteracts

Governor Wes Moore is using the July 4 address to present a patriotism narrative that directly counters President Donald Trump’s rally.
Address will include Wes Moore’s “Work of Patriotism” speech at State House, Annapolis, July 4 as Trump rallies on National Mall.
Moore said patriotism honors the country and its people, whereas nationalism serves a single leader.
Analysts view the speech as boosting Moore’s 2028 prospects; he will campaign in Michigan June 28-29.

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Moore Wins Nomination

Maryland’s only Black governor and Army veteran Wes Moore secured the Democratic nomination for a second term, adding former Robin Hood leadership.
Wes Moore won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Maryland, confirming his place on the ballot for the November election.
Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller and Moore defeated primary challengers Eric Felber and LaTrece Hawkins Lytes.
Moore, a Rhodes Scholar, was barred from a NGA dinner by President Donald Trump.

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Historical Context

In August 1968 the Democratic National Convention in Chicago nominated Vice President Hubert Humphrey, a speech broadcast to an estimated 89 million Americans amid violent anti-war protests and a divided party. Governor Wes Moore’s July 4, 2024 “Work of Patriotism” address echoes Humphrey’s call for national unity, contrasting it with contemporary partisan rallies.

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Moore Counteracts

Governor Wes Moore is using the July 4 address to present a patriotism narrative that directly counters President Donald Trump’s rally.
Address will include Wes Moore’s “Work of Patriotism” speech at State House, Annapolis, July 4 as Trump rallies on National Mall.
Moore said patriotism honors the country and its people, whereas nationalism serves a single leader.
Analysts view the speech as boosting Moore’s 2028 prospects; he will campaign in Michigan June 28-29.

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