Moore says White House prevented him from speaking at Anduril announcement

Gov. Wes Moore planned to be on hand for Tuesday's announcement of a massive economic development project at Sparrows Point, but said he was uninvited by the White House after President Donald Trump said he was coming, the latest spat between the two.

By: Pera Onal

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: October 7, 2026

Words: 730

Last Updated: 4 days, 19 hours ago

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It was called the biggest private investment in the state in a decade, with state and federal dignitaries on hand Tuesday to celebrate Anduril Industries’ plan to spend billions, and create thousands of jobs, at a new Sparrows Point shipyard.

Noticeably absent from the officials on stage, however, was Gov. Wes Moore (D). He said he was uninvited by the White House after President Donald Trump announced plans to show up.

“I will not be …

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