Trump’s Bold Claim
Donald Trump appears to have been caught in a major “lie” after Maryland Governor Wes Moore publicly contradicted him.

The president, known for his colorful statements, made another headline-grabbing claim on Monday, August 25, while announcing a series of new executive orders. He described Baltimore as a “horrible death bed” rife with crime—a description he has used for several Democratic-led cities.

Moore Fires Back
Governor Moore did not take the comment lightly. In a speech, he challenged Trump to “walk our streets and not just talk about us from the Oval Office.”

Then Trump claimed that Moore had privately called him “the greatest president of my lifetime.” He described a meeting where Moore allegedly hugged him, shook his hand, and praised his job performance.

The Governor Denies the Conversation
Moore insists the conversation never happened. Carter Elliott IV, a senior communications adviser, clarified: “Moore and the president met, but the governor did not say that.”

Speaking on WBAL Radio, Moore emphasized his integrity:
“I spent the past six months before that election campaigning on why I did not think he should be the next president. So when I say that conversation never happened, that imaginary conversation never happened, I mean it literally never happened.”

On X, Moore initially responded with a simple “lol,” then added a six-word retort to Trump:
“Keep telling yourself that, Mr. President.”

Trump Criticizes Moore Again
Trump continued his criticism on Monday, claiming Moore “doesn’t have what it takes” to lower crime in Maryland. He added:
“Moore is doing a bad job, [Gavin] Newsom is doing a bad job. All of their potential candidates are doing a bad job.”

Looking Ahead to 2028
Moore has been mentioned as a potential Democratic candidate for the 2028 presidential race. On the Republican side, Vice President JD Vance appears favored.

When NBC asked if Trump might “pass the torch” to him in 2028, Vance laughed and smiled:
“As you know, the president talks about everything. And if it’s in the news, the president and I have certainly discussed it. But before we talk about anything three-and-a-half years down the road, let’s take a break from politics, focus on governing, and later focus on the midterm elections.”