Moore Stands Firm on KKK Account Amid Scrutiny Over Possible Presidential Bid
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore stands by his account of his grandfather's interaction with the KKK as 'hurtful and offensive,' amid scrutiny over its accuracy. Moore is widely believed to have presidential ambitions, further fueling national attention on the issue.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is standing by his account of his grandfather's interaction with the Ku Klux Klan, describing it as 'hurtful and offensive,' amid scrutiny over the accuracy of his family's history. The governor has faced criticism for a 2019 article that claimed his grandfather had been forced to flee South Carolina due to his involvement with the KKK. Moore insists that the account is true, stating that his family was indeed affected by the Klan. However, some have questioned the details of his story, prompting the governor to reiterate its accuracy.
