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RACE-BAITING: Maryland Governor Demands White Americans 'Wrestle' with Trump's Alleged Racism

Gary FranchiFebruary 19, 2026192 views
RACE-BAITING: Maryland Governor Demands White Americans 'Wrestle' with Trump's Alleged Racism
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Maryland's Democrat Governor Wes Moore rolled out the left's most predictable weapon this week: the race card. Speaking on CNN's "The Arena," Moore demanded that "white America" needs to "wrestle with" President Trump's supposed actions toward black Americans.

Here we go again, folks. Less than a month into Trump's second term, and Democrats are already back to their greatest hits album of identity politics and racial division. Moore's comments represent everything wrong with today's Democratic Party – a desperate attempt to manufacture outrage where none exists.

What exactly is Moore referring to? The record-low black unemployment rates during Trump's first term? The criminal justice reform that freed thousands of wrongly imprisoned Americans? The billions invested in Historically Black Colleges and Universities? The Platinum Plan that promised $500 billion in opportunities for black communities?

"White America needed to 'wrestle with' President Donald Trump's actions towards black people," Moore claimed on the liberal network.

This is rich coming from a governor whose own state continues to struggle with crime and economic opportunity in Baltimore and other urban areas. Instead of focusing on actual solutions for his constituents, Moore chooses to appear on CNN and lecture Americans about manufactured racial grievances.

The truth that Moore and his CNN handlers don't want you to know? President Trump's policies have consistently delivered results for ALL Americans, regardless of race. While Democrats like Moore talk about helping minority communities, Trump actually did it – with jobs, opportunity zones, and real economic growth.

This race-baiting rhetoric isn't about helping anyone. It's about political positioning for Democrats who have nothing else to offer. They can't run on Biden's disastrous record, so they fall back on the same tired accusations that voters rejected in November.

Patriots see right through this playbook. Americans want unity, prosperity, and common-sense leadership – exactly what President Trump is delivering in his second term. Meanwhile, Democrats like Moore continue dividing us by race while offering zero solutions.

When will these politicians focus on actually governing instead of manufacturing outrage for cable news ratings?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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SmallTownRealistVerifiedFeb 19, 2026
I've been following politics for 30 years and I'm tired of politicians using race as a weapon. Where's the evidence of this alleged racism? Actions speak louder than political talking points.
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TruthSeeker2020VerifiedFeb 19, 2026
Exactly - show me the policies that were actually racist instead of just making accusations.
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FreedomFighter88VerifiedFeb 19, 2026
More divisive rhetoric from the left. Trump's policies helped ALL Americans regardless of race - lowest unemployment for minorities in decades!
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CommonSenseVoterVerifiedFeb 19, 2026
What specific examples is he referring to? I keep hearing these accusations but never see concrete evidence presented. We deserve facts, not political theater.
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SkepticalCitizenVerifiedFeb 19, 2026
That's the problem - it's all vague accusations without substance.
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AmericaFirst2024VerifiedFeb 19, 2026
This is why I left the Democratic party. Everything is about race now instead of policies that actually help people.
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PatriotMom2024VerifiedFeb 20, 2026
This is exactly what's wrong with politics today - everything has to be about race. The Maryland governor should focus on fixing his own state's problems instead of playing identity politics.
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ConservativeVoterVerifiedFeb 20, 2026
Absolutely right! Baltimore has real issues that need attention.
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ConstitutionFirstVerifiedFeb 20, 2026
Why is it always white Americans who need to 'wrestle' with something? This kind of language is divisive and counterproductive to unity.
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TaxpayingCitizenVerifiedFeb 20, 2026
How about we focus on the economy and border security instead of manufacturing racial controversies?
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RedStateResidentVerifiedFeb 21, 2026
Race-baiting is right! This governor is trying to deflect from his own failures by creating controversy.