Maryland Governor Wes Moore (Democratic) has signaled his readiness to work with President-elect Trump, saying the president-elect is “not a leader of the resistance” and that the next administration's priorities are He said his goal is to work together with the government to support voters to the best of his ability. can.
During an appearance on CNN's “The Lead” on Tuesday, host Jake Tapper asked Moore how he would approach the next presidential term. Moore responded that he is focused on his job as governor, not on fighting Trump.
“I'm not a resistance leader. I'm the governor of Maryland,” he said. “My job is to ensure that the 6.5 million people who call Maryland home are supported and protected, their freedoms and rights respected, and their hopes, dreams, and aspirations protected. “This is what we do” and will be invested in and supported. ”
However, he indicated that his willingness to work with Trump was conditional.
“I've made it very clear that I'm going to work with anyone who wants to be a good partner to make sure that Maryland is supported, but I'm also prepared to make sure that …If we see something like that, we will rebel.'Fundamental rights are being violated,' he continued.
Moore's comments represent one of several approaches Democratic leaders are taking toward President-elect Trump. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) chose to meet with President Trump at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, which the president-elect positively described as “an absolutely fascinating meeting.” I commented.
Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has slammed the president-elect, recently criticizing President Trump's withholding of federal disaster aid to the state amid ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. He expressed concern that this may be the case.
