Maryland’s Biggest Newspaper Goes After Wes Moore

The Baltimore Sun is pouring resources into investigating Gov. Wes Moore (D) as he seeks reelection and eyes a potential presidential run in 2028, Semafor reports.

Playbook: “That’s in line with the paper’s new mandate, which current and former staff told Semafor is to expose fraud and misdeeds among Democratic politicians in the state. And behind the scenes, owner David Smith, the Trump ally and longtime Sinclair steward, has been deeply involved in the team’s coverage.”