Political Firestorm: Governor vs. Trump

10,000 Daily Border Busts Under Biden’s Watch
Maryland’s Democratic Governor Wes Moore admitted the Biden administration failed on immigration while simultaneously attacking President Trump’s enforcement efforts—exposing the left’s refusal to support real border security even when acknowledging their own failures.

Story Highlights

Governor Moore concedes Biden administration “did not have this right” on immigration but opposes Trump’s enforcement crackdown
Biden-era border crisis saw 10,000 daily apprehensions at peak, yet Moore criticizes Trump for actually securing the border
Federal appeals court upholds Trump’s mandatory detention policy despite opposition from hundreds of activist judges
Moore excluded from White House governors dinner after criticizing administration, then claims he wouldn’t attend anyway

Democratic Governor Admits Biden Border Failure

Maryland Governor Wes Moore acknowledged during a CBS News town hall that the Biden administration failed to adequately address the nation’s immigration crisis. Moore stated the previous administration “did not have this right” and that more action was needed. This rare admission from a Democratic governor confirms what conservatives have argued for years—Biden’s open-border policies created chaos at the southern border. During peak periods in late 2023, Border Patrol recorded approximately 10,000 apprehensions per day, numbers that represent a complete breakdown of border security and national sovereignty.

Moore Opposes Trump’s Common-Sense Enforcement

Despite acknowledging Biden’s failures, Moore attacked President Trump’s enforcement policies as a “cruel and reckless political agenda.” This reveals the fundamental disconnect in Democratic thinking—they admit the problem but reject the solution. Trump campaigned on restoring order at the border and won decisively, giving him a clear mandate to implement the deportation policies and detention practices he promised. Moore argues Congress should act on comprehensive reform, yet Republicans now control both chambers and the White House precisely because voters rejected the left’s approach to immigration. Moore’s position exemplifies the Democratic Party’s inability to prioritize American citizens’ safety and security.

Federal Court Validates Trump Detention Policy

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy in a February ruling, marking the first appellate court approval of the enforcement approach. This decision affects thousands of detained immigrants in Texas and Louisiana, states that house the largest number of immigration detainees nationally. Attorney General Pam Bondi correctly characterized the ruling as dealing “a significant blow against activist judges” who have obstructed lawful immigration enforcement. The ruling demonstrates that when the law is properly applied, Trump’s policies withstand judicial scrutiny. Hundreds of lower-court judges had declared the policy unlawful, revealing how deeply progressive ideology has infiltrated the federal bench.

Political Retaliation Claims After White House Exclusion

Moore was excluded from a White House governors dinner in February 2026, prompting him to claim Trump “does not determine my worthiness.” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt noted Moore was invited to the previous year’s dinner but did not attend. Moore’s dramatic response—stating he would “work with anyone, but will bow down to no one”—appears calculated for political effect. The governor characterized the administration’s behavior as “lies, ignorance, and unhinged,” inflammatory language that undermines the bipartisan cooperation he claims to support. Moore serves as Vice Chair of the National Governors Association, making his confrontational approach particularly counterproductive for state-federal relations.

Public Support Shifts on Enforcement Reality

Moore cited polling suggesting Americans view ICE operations as “too tough,” yet this represents media spin rather than electoral reality. Immigration ranked among voters’ top concerns in 2024, and they elected Trump specifically to implement strict enforcement. An internal Department of Homeland Security document revealed less than 14 percent of those arrested by ICE had violent criminal records, a statistic Democrats weaponize to oppose deportations. However, illegal presence itself violates federal law, and enforcement does not require violent criminal history. The Trump administration is fulfilling its constitutional duty to enforce immigration law and protect American sovereignty, priorities that transcend partisan polling narratives.