Overview

• Moore confirmed to Politico that his Detroit address, themed “the work of repair,” will showcase Maryland’s progress under his administration
• His recent visits to South Carolina and Pennsylvania have intensified speculation about a possible 2028 presidential bid despite his denials
• The governor reiterated that his priority remains a 2026 reelection campaign and noted his Michigan trip is financed by campaign funds rather than state dollars
• As the only Black governor in the U.S., Moore says his unique perspective drives outreach in key early primary electorates
• He plans to visit Maryland’s Eastern Shore on Juneteenth to unveil a proposal aimed at closing the state’s racial wealth gap