Wes Moore on reelection bid: ‘I am living the dream right now’

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D), who has been floated as a potential 2028 presidential contender, said on Tuesday he is “living the dream” as governor after announcing his reelection bid.

“I’m excited about running for reelection. And, you know, I’m literally a person who was raised by an immigrant, single mom, who had handcuffs on my wrist when I was 11 years old, who’s now serving as the 63rd governor of my state and the first Black governor in the history of the state of Maryland,” Moore told CNN’s Erin Burnett on “OutFront.”

“I am — I am living the dream right now, and our state is doing well,” he added. “And I’m excited to go back in front of the people of my state.”

In a post on X earlier Tuesday, Moore said it was “time to make it official: I’m running for re-election.”

“Marylanders need a governor who will continue to look out for them and stand up for our jobs, our health care, and our rights,” he added. “So, let’s get to work!”

Moore has seen his national profile rise amid his feud with President Trump over threats to send federal forces into Baltimore.

Last month, the president and the Maryland governor traded insults after Trump called Baltimore “out of control” and “crime ridden.” Moore took a swipe back at Trump by saying the president “is doing everything in his power to distract from the Epstein files.”

Moore has repeatedly said he’s not planning to run for president, but that hasn’t stopped speculation about the possibility.

On Sunday, Moore was asked during an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press” whether he would commit to serving a full term is re-elected as governor.

“Yes, I’ll be serving a full term,” Moore said during the NBC News interview. “I’m excited about reelection. I’m excited about what I’m going to be able to do for the people of Maryland.”