US EditionWes Moore: ‘I’m not running’ for president in 2028
- Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced on May 1, 2025, during an appearance on ABC's The View that he will not run for president in 2028.
- Moore's decision follows widespread speculation since he became governor in 2023, with many considering him a strong Democratic contender amid an expected wide-open 2028 race.
- Moore emphasized his focus on Maryland's governance, highlighting his efforts to maintain the state's AAA bond rating and his pragmatic leadership style.
- During the interview, Moore repeatedly stated, "I am not running," while George Clooney praised him as his preferred candidate who "speaks sort of beautifully."
- Moore's announcement suggests he intends to prioritize state leadership over national office, potentially influencing the Democratic field as other governors consider 2028 bids.
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Wes Moore fuels 2028 speculation as headliner for high-profile South Carolina political event - Washington Examiner
Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) will headline the South Carolina Democratic Party’s “Blue Palmetto” dinner later this month as he pushes 2028 presidential rumors aside. The 46-year-old has drawn speculation about a presidential bid since his rapid rise to becoming Maryland’s governor in 2023 after never holding political office, though he has brushed off suggestions. The Blue Palmetto dinner is a fundraising event held by the South Carolina Democratic Par…
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to headline South Carolina Democrats’ Blue Palmetto Dinner
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) -- Maryland's Democratic Governor Wes Moore will join South Carolina Democrats in Columbia at the end of May for the party's annual fundraising dinner. Moore was invited to be the guest speaker for the Blue Palmetto Dinner on May 30, party leaders announced Friday. The 46-year-old veteran and former CEO of an anti-poverty nonprofit in New York City was elected Maryland's first Black governor in 2022. In 2024, he unveiled a …
FOX45: Gov. Wes Moore addresses national ambitions on ‘The View’
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore appeared on “The View” to discuss his achievements and future political ambitions. During the interview, Moore highlighted his administration’s accomplishments, saying, “We passed the most aggressive housing package of any governor in recent history.” He also expressed his frustrations with the political climate in Washington, saying, “I think there’s a level of frustration. There’s not a chaos… it’s an anger.” Political …
Colorado Springs Gazette
Denver GazetteDemocratic rising star Wes Moore says he won’t run for president in 2028
Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) shot down calls to run for president in 2028. During an appearance on ABC’s The View, host Joy Behar asked Moore whether he would run in 2028 after laying out praise from other Democratic figures. “I’m…
Democratic governor makes decision about 2028 presidential run
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 during an appearance on ABC's "The View."
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