Maryland Governor ‘Regrets’ Failing to Correct Bronze Award Claim in Fellowship Application

Gov. Wes Moore said he had been encouraged by his deputy brigade commander to fill out the application for the White House fellowship in 2006.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (C) and lawmakers speak during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on April 9, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Thursday that he regretted not correcting his 2006 White House fellowship application, in which he falsely claimed to have received a Bronze Star for his army service in Afghanistan.

The Democratic governor issued the statement on Aug. 29 after The New York Times obtained a copy of his application as part of a Freedom of Information Act request. The NY Times report stated that Moore was 27 when he applied in 2006.