Trump weaponizes Potomac sewage spill in feud with Wes Moore
Pres. Donald Trump escalated his feud with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore by blasting Moore’s handling of a large Potomac River sewage spill, urging federal action as repairs to the 54‑mile DC Water interceptor drag on for weeks. The spill released nearly 200 million gallons of untreated wastewater in the first five days, with total overflows inching toward 243.5 million gallons, prompting health and environmental concerns for the Chesapeake Bay area. White House and EPA officials say they’re coordinating with state and local authorities, while critics blame aging infrastructure and funding gaps—issues that intersect with Trump’s broader environmental rollbacks and the administration’s infrastructure agenda ahead of ongoing political battles.
- Trump fixates on sewage, a favored talking point, in fight with Wes Moore Politico
- Pipeline that caused massive sewer spill into the Potomac River has been identified for repairs, DC Water officials say WUSA9
- Political blame game pushes DC-area sewage spill onto national stage WBFF
- DC mayor declares public emergency, requests federal support in Potomac River sewage leak WTOP
- We visited the 'Pooptomac' sewer spill. Here's what we found. USA Today
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