Maryland Guv Wes Moore trolls Trump over his 'bone spurs' as he recounts his Army joining story at DNC

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Maryland Governor Wes Moore took a dig at GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump during his Democratic National Convention (DNC) speech on Wednesday, August 21, over the former president's 'bone spurs' by referencing his Army joining story.

Moore delivered the speech two years since he won his first-ever race for public office and became Maryland's governor in 2023 with the endorsement of former President Barack Obama, according to the Daily Mail. 

Wes Moore uses his Army joining story to ding Trump over his 'bone spurs'

Moore said during his speech, "Making America great doesn't mean telling people, 'you're not wanted'. Making America great means saying the ambitions of this country wouldn't be complete without your help."

He said this while talking about the six Marylanders who had been on the Francis Key Scott Bridge in Baltimore in the middle of the night fixing potholes when they lost their lives after a ship collided.

He added, "It's the legacy of those workers who fixed potholes on a bridge while we slept. Who were born in a different country but knew that America was big enough for them too."

Moore took a jab at Trump for dodging the draft with claims of bone spurs. He said, "Now, I joined the Army when I was 17. In fact, I was too young to sign the paperwork. I had to ask my mom to sign the paperwork for me because I don't have bone spurs."

Moore served in the US Army from 1998 to 2014. He was activated after the September 11 terrorist attacks and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2005 and 2006.

He added, "I led soldiers in combat in Afghanistan and my training taught me that you never learn anything about anyone when times are easy. You learn everything you need to know about somebody when times are hard and when the temperature gets turned up."

Moore recalls Harris' support in Baltimore bridge collapse

During the DNC speech, Moore detailed the phone call he had with Vice President Kamala Harris after a massive container ship slammed into the Francis Key Scott Bridge in Baltimore on March 26, 2024.

He said that Harris assured him, "We are here with you every step of the way." He added, "While many said it could take 11 months to reopen the Port of Baltimore, we got it done in 11 weeks."

He also said, "You never learn anything about anybody when times are easy. You learn everything you need to know about somebody when times are hard and when the temperature gets turned up. And America, I saw that Kamala Harris is the right one to lead in this moment firsthand."

Internet trolls Trump as Moore takes a dig at GOP nominee

Several Internet users trolled Trump as he took a jibe at the former president's 'bone spurs' by referencing his Army joining story when he had to ask his mother to sign the paperwork for him.

A user wrote on X, "Trump dodged the military draft. He talks s*** about our veterans. He shouldn't be president again", while one added, "Proud to call Wes Moore my governor!"

A person also stated, "More need call Trump out for this. If his campaign wants to disrespect Walz, than Trump really needs to get called out for the coward he is as well" whereas one mentioned, "We have no choice because Donald Trump is not a viable option. We, the people, are determined to put Kamala Harris in the White House no matter what."

A user also wrote, "Having all these selfless veterans speak prime time was brilliant programming. Donald Trump could never" while one commented, "Dems hitting it out of the park! Good looking, intelligent and funny and down to earth!"

A person added, "I like this guy! I think the future of our party is pretty bright."

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