Maryland Gov. Moore Hits Baltimore Sun Credibility on Military Probe

Maryland Governor Wes Moore publicly criticized The Baltimore Sun on Tuesday, dismissing the newspaper's credibility amid reports of an upcoming investigative series into his military service and personal background. The Democratic governor made the remarks during an appearance on MSNBC's "The Briefing with Jen Psaki," attributing the scrutiny to the paper's ownership by Sinclair Broadcast Group executive chairman David Smith, who acquired the outlet in 2024.

Moore, 47, stated that The Baltimore Sun "used to be our paper of record" but has now become "the paper of the right wing." He argued that the investigation stems from efforts by wealthy individuals aligned with former President Donald Trump to influence local media. "The United States Army doesn't question my integrity. The soldiers I served with don't question my integrity," Moore said, emphasizing that institutions like Johns Hopkins University and Oxford University, where he studied as the first Black Rhodes Scholar from his alma mater, have not raised concerns about his record.

The investigation, a collaboration between The Baltimore Sun and Spotlight on Maryland—a reporting partnership involving Sinclair-affiliated...