Governor Wes Moore Stands Firm: Maryland National Guard Will Not Deploy for Political Purposes
Governor Wes Moore has made it clear that he will not approve the deployment of Maryland National Guard troops following President Donald Trump's order to send National Guard units to Washington, D.C. Governor Moore stated that he will only authorize missions that he deems to be critical or aligned with the state's objectives.
Expressing his disapproval of using military personnel and citizen soldiers for political reasons, Governor Moore criticized President Trump for using them as a means to further his political agenda. He emphasized that Maryland has been successful in reducing crime without the need for federal intervention, pointing to a three-year decline in violent crime across the state.