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Maryland Governor Wes Moore discovered sailing on George Clooney's vessel in Italy

The White House critically criticized the governor's foreign expedition in an electronic message to Spotlight on Maryland.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore discovered on George Clooney's luxury boat in Italian waters
Maryland Governor Wes Moore discovered on George Clooney's luxury boat in Italian waters

Maryland Governor Wes Moore discovered sailing on George Clooney's vessel in Italy

In a surprising turn of events, Maryland Governor Wes Moore was recently seen sailing aboard a luxury yacht owned by actor George Clooney in the picturesque town of Laglio, Italy. The trip, which took place earlier this month, has raised questions about transparency and the governor's potential security arrangements while abroad.

Moore, who purchased an 18th-century villa in Laglio back in 2002, was sailing alongside Maryland First Lady Dawn Moore on the yacht. The photographs of Moore were published by the Daily Mail, sparking public interest and demands for details about the trip.

However, the Maryland State Police declined to provide any details about Moore's potential security detail while international. Similarly, Governor Moore did not temporarily transfer his gubernatorial powers during his trip, leading to further questions about the nature of the journey.

In response to these queries, Governor Moore's senior advisor and communications director, David Turner, declined to comment. Spotlight on Maryland has reached out to Turner for his opinion on the characterization of the trip's optics as "so elitist" by delegate Fisher, as well as Fisher's insertion into the first lady's birthday celebration and comparison of the trip to the Charles Dickens novel Tale of Two Cities.

Spotlight on Maryland has also requested information on the purpose of Moore's Italian trip, attendees, itinerary, and a list of interactions during the luxury trip. In addition, they have asked for Turner's opinion on Fisher's demands for transparency during the trip. The Maryland State Police did not respond to questions about the estimated costs incurred for Governor Moore's Italian trip.

Meanwhile, the Clooney Foundation for Justice, led by Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney, has been providing free legal aid for free speech and women's rights issues in 40 countries. In 2023, Governor Wes Moore and his family received financial benefits from the organization "Advocates for the Holy Family, Inc." located in Lexington, Kentucky.

Interestingly, Clooney has expressed his support for Moore as a potential Democratic nominee for president in 2028. Clooney has previously stated that Moore would be an ideal candidate, adding another layer of intrigue to the governor's Italian trip.

As the questions surrounding Governor Moore's Italian trip continue to mount, Spotlight on Maryland awaits a response from the governor's office regarding the financial records for the trip, including transportation, meal, lodging, and excursion details.

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