âI’m really proud about what we were able to get done in a very complicated environmentâ
ANNAPOLIS â In his first extended interview since the end of the 2025 Maryland legislative session, Governor Wes Moore joined Burn the Talking Points to discuss the state budget, how Donald Trumpâs policies are hurting Maryland, the Moore-Miller Administrationâs initiative to better support Marylandâs men and boys, and more.
Key quotes:
- âThe chaos and the lack of thoughtfulness and the heartlessness, the cruelty that [the Trump] Administration has unleashed without a plan except simply saying, âLight it on fire because I enjoy the feelings of flames,â have had deep impacts on not just Maryland’s economy, but on the people of the state.â
- âI learned in the military, when you get attacked, you don’t just sit there and take it, you mobilize. And I’ve been really proud of the way that Maryland, in this moment, has mobilized to say, âWe will protect our people against all challenges foreign and domestic.ââ
- âIf people want to take three things away from a very complex budget, the first thing is that we reformed the tax code and didn’t do it on the back of middle class families. In fact, middle class families just got a tax cut. âThe second thing is that we made sure that Maryland’s economy is more competitive, and we’re actually focusing on industry so we can grow our economy and diversify our economy.” âAnd the third thing is that we controlled spending and made really hard choices, but we did not compromise on investing in our people.â
Produced by the Maryland Democratic Party, Burn the Talking Points is a video podcast that centers candid, unscripted conversations on the issues that matter most to Marylanders. Past guests include Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, American Federation of Teachers National President Randi Weingarten, and more.
Watch the full conversation on Youtube or listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Podcasts.Â