CENSORED: Hogan Deletes Trump Comments,
Bans Marylanders from Facebook Page
Hogan takes page from Trump playbook to smear and silence concerned constituents
Annapolis, Md. â Governor Hogan is so desperate to avoid Donald Trump that he is now banning and censoring residents who are concerned that he wonât stand up and fight for Maryland. The Baltimore Sun reported this weekend that Hogan and his team were deleting Trump-related comments on his Facebook page – and even outright banning some Maryland residents from posting on any topics at all.
Hoganâs team smeared criticism of the Governor as âcoordinated political spam attacks,â taking a page from the Trump playbook to shut down and censor anyone who disagrees with him. But Hogan is also relying on “alternate facts.” The Sun spoke with several concerned Marylanders who were unaffiliated with any kind of coordinated effort, and were silenced online. Hoganâs spokesperson later admitted that âsometimes people uninvolved in a coordinated commenting effort get banned from the governor’s Facebook page.â As Hogan censors his own constituents, more and more Marylanders are speaking out. Hundreds of Marylanders rallied this weekend in Annapolis to protest Hogan’s refusal to stand up to Trump and protect Maryland.
See below a recap of coverage from this weekendâs rally:
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AP: Protesters urge Gov. Hogan to speak out against Trump Â
Baltimore Sun: Gov. Hogan avoids talking Trump, to the dismay of some in Maryland Â
Washington Post: Protesters in Annapolis urge Hogan to denounce Trumpâs travel ban, nominees
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WBAL: Hundreds rally for governor to speak out against Trump policies
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WTOP: Trump protesters gather outside Md. governorâs house
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The following statement was released by Maryland Democratic Party executive director Chuck Conner:
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âInstead of listening to Marylanders, Governor Hogan is now censoring residents who are concerned that he wonât fight for Maryland.â
âItâs disturbing that Governor Hogan is taking a page from the Trump playbook of attacking and smearing anyone who disagrees with him.â
âMarylanders wonât let Governor Hogan get away with hiding – they deserve answers from the Governor on how he plans to protect their health care and stand up to Trumpâs harmful agenda that is already hurting our state.â
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