Executive Branch Conduct

Moore Finds Trump’s Exclusion of Democratic Governors Confusing

The statement from Governor Wes Moore, expressing confusion over President Trump’s decision to exclude Democratic governors from a White House event, raises a significant point about the exclusionary nature of the current political climate. Moore’s sentiment suggests that, at least from his perspective, the action is not just peculiar but indicative of a deeper, more unsettling trend in how the executive branch engages with elected officials from across the political spectrum. The core of his observation seems to stem from an expectation of a certain level of decorum and inclusivity in a national gathering, even when political differences are pronounced.

The notion that this exclusion is “particularly confusing” highlights a perceived departure from established norms, where leaders, regardless of party affiliation, might expect to be included in discussions concerning national governance.… Continue reading