In CBS interview, Gov. Moore talks Oval Office, Trump

Chevall Pryce, The Baltimore Sun on Feb 15, 2026

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When asked about his run for reelection as governor, Gov. Wes Moore said he had no plans to run for president of the United States.

“I’m excited about my job,” Moore said. “I can say that with very real deal of comfort.”

In a CBS News’ “Things That Matter” town hall that aired Sunday, Moore covered the rumors of a 2028 presidential run, the Epstein Files, energy bills and President Donald Trump based on questions from CBS correspondent Norah O’Donnell. The event took place Thursday night in Cambridge but was streamed Sunday night by the network on its Paramount Plus service.

When it came to Trump, Moore deemed his lack of invite to a National Governors Association dinner at the White House, and the president’s comments about his worth … the Maryland governor said that he will “bow down to no one.”

“God determines my worthiness,” Moore said. “The people of Maryland determine my worthiness. They are who I answer to. Not him.”

Moore also referred to a video Trump posted of Michelle and Barack Obama’s faces put onto apes, claiming his actions cause Black people to feel disrespected and disparaged.

“We’re watching a president who has spent his time going after scholarship programs for [historically black colleges and universities],” Moore said. “I think the question of if he’s a racist should be posed to him. But frankly I think his actions probably give the answer before he has the chance to answer.”

As for the cost-of-living in Maryland, Moore said his administration sees how unfair housing costs and utilities can be for residents.

Moore said he sees the wealth disparity in Maryland and the United States. He said the state needs to do more to make utilities more manageable and affordable.

“I’m watching 37% of young Marylanders say that they would consider leaving the state for one reason: housing cost,” Moore said. “We have not done enough to be able to really fortify the grid, to get more energy options. We haven’t done enough when it comes to housing to build more housing.”

On X, the governor had his share of critics who accused him of laundering money, asked how he proposed to fix the problems he listed and blamed policies supported by members of the Democratic Party.

Moore referred to the recently released Epstein files as “sickening,” calling for justice for the children affected and for anyone mentioned in the files to be held accountable for their actions.

“I think if you are found guilty of doing these horrific things to these children, I do not care your background nor political affiliation, justice has to be served,” he said.

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