Wes Moore preemptively unloads on Baltimore Sun ahead of expose, as spox beefs with 'right wing' ownership
Before The Baltimore Sun published a word of its reported investigation into Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s record, the Democrat state leader and his team were already blasting the paper’s new...
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Before The Baltimore Sun published a word of its reported investigation into Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s record, the Democrat state leader and his team were already blasting the paper’s new ownership as "right-wing" and cozy with President Donald Trump. The Baltimore Sun, which was purchased by Sinclair executive chairman David D. Smith in 2024, is reportedly examining Moore’s military record, scholastic sports tenure and other parts of his background, Semafor reported earlier this week, citing the Sun has brought on investigative reporters from sister outlets under the Sinclair umbrella. "It’s actually a very sad day because the Baltimore Sun used to be our paper of record. It’s now become the paper of the right wing," Moore told former Biden spokeswoman Jen Psaki in a recent interview, after Psaki noted the Sun was purchased in 2024 by Smith. Moore, who has downplayed talks of a 2028 presidential bid, has previously faced scrutiny for listing a Bronze Star on a Bush-era White House fellowship application before he received the award, as well as questions about the depth of his Baltimore roots during his 2022 race against then-Gov. Larry Hogan. Moore ultimately received the Bronze Star in 2024. WES MOORE WARNS DHS FEDERAL OCCUPATION OF NEW ICE COMPOUND NOW UNDER STATE INVESTIGATION "[Y]ou’ve had a MAGA billionaire who is now currying favor for [President Donald Trump ] and utilizing what used to be a prized paper for our region and now turning it to something that is not much more than right-wing drivel," Moore said. The governor added that Army members he served with don’t question his integrity in the same way and that Smith is the "canary in the coalmine" for wealthy conservatives trying to use their resources to please Trump, including using the media. The interview elicited a lengthy rebuttal from the managing editor of the Smith-linked outlet investigating Moore: Spotlight on Maryland. The outlet is a collaboration between the Sinclair-owned FOX affiliate in B…