Wes Moore Delivers Patriotism Speech, Eyes 2028 With Michigan Trip in 2 Days
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Updated · POLITICO · Jun 26
Wes Moore Delivers Patriotism Speech, Eyes 2028 With Michigan Trip in 2 Days
1 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Jun 26
Summary
Wes Moore used his “The Work of Patriotism” speech to argue Democrats should not cede patriotism to Donald Trump and to present what he called a future-facing vision for the country.
Moore drew a sharp line between patriotism and nationalism, saying nationalism centers loyalty to a person or movement while patriotism is allegiance to the country and its people.
The Maryland governor also attacked Trump directly, saying “the president is incapable of meeting the moment,” while insisting he is trying to counter “darkness” and “fatalism,” not simply serve as Trump’s foil.
The speech extends Moore’s rising national profile: he is set to appear on Jubilee’s “Surrounded” the next day and to campaign in battleground Michigan on Saturday, a potential early 2028 primary state.