President Donald Trump late Wednesday appointed Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to the Council of Governors, a bipartisan group of leaders from across the nation who collaborate on issues of homeland security, disaster relief and military matters.
The council, which was established in 2008, is made up of 10 governors — five Republicans and five Democrats.
Moore will join fellow Democratic leaders Gov. Kathy Hochul, of New York; Gov. Josh Stein, of North Carolina, co-chair of the council; Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania; and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, of Michigan.
The Republican representatives on the council include Gov. Glenn Youngkin, of Virginia, co-chair; Gov. Ron DeSantis, of Florida; Gov. Jeff Landry, of Louisiana; Gov. Brian Kemp, of Georgia; and Gov. Henry McMaster, of South Carolina.
Moore, who is in his first term as Maryland governor and facing a tough year with an overwhelming state budget deficit, has said his administration plans to both collaborate with and combat against the Trump administration.
“We will vigorously defend the interests of all Marylanders, and we are ready to push back on this new administration when necessary,” Moore said to start a meeting with his cabinet at the State House after the election in November. “But, and importantly, where we can find common ground, we will — not only as a matter of principle, but as a responsibility to the people who we represent.”
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