U.S. President Donald Trump has once again ignited political controversy, this time directing criticism at Maryland Governor Wes Moore. Trump’s remarks, made during a recent public appearance, have fueled ongoing debates about the sharp divisions in American politics.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore responded after President Donald Trump claimed the governor privately called him the “greatest president of my lifetime.”

President Donald Trump claimed on Monday, Aug. 25, that Maryland Gov. Wes Moore privately told him in December 2024 that Trump has been “the greatest president” in Moore's lifetime. The governor then replied to the statement with three letters.