Moore administration pushes back against Trump claims on Potomac sewage leak

By: Christine Condon

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: February 17, 2026

Words: 792

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Body Text Preview

Nearly a month after a massive sewer pipe ruptured, spewing millions of gallons of untreated waste into the Potomac River, President Donald Trump (R) weighed in Monday, saying the “federal government has no choice but to step in” and address the problem.

For once, Gov. Wes Moore’s (D) administration may agree with the president — the federal government has no choice but to step in, a spokesperson said, because it’s been responsible for years for …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

Email Us