Maryland Governor Doesn’t Have ‘Time’ For GOP’s ‘DEI’ Bridge Collapse Talk

[mwai_chat context=”Let’s have a discussion about this article:nnLOADINGERROR LOADINGMaryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) dismissed talk from Republicans who have blamed the deadly Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts.Moore, in a CNN interview Sunday, reacted to conservatives who have used DEI to criticize Black officials such as Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Maryland port commissioner Karenthia A. Barber after the collapse killed two construction workers while four others remain missing and are presumed dead.Advertisement

“My response is I have no time for foolishness,” Moore told CNN’s Dana Bash when asked about the attacks on “State of the Union.”Workers have started removing parts of the downed bridge as a salvage operations are underway at the site of the collapse.There is no timeline for the recovery of the four missing people due to “how complex this operation is,” the governor told NPR on Sunday.Bash pointed to Scott’s remarks that critics used the term “DEI” because they don’t have the “courage to say the N-word” before asking Moore if the attacks are racist.Advertisement

“My focus is on making sure these families are getting the comfort and the closure that they need,” Moore replied.He continued, “Making sure that our first responders are getting the supports that they need. Making sure we can get these channels open and making sure that we can get this Key Bridge rebuilt. I frankly do not have time to be able to deal with anything else. I’m locked in and I’m focused on what matters right now.”Moore is expected to join Joe Biden on the president’s visit to Baltimore this week.[embedded content]Support HuffPostOur 2024 Coverage Needs YouYour Loyalty Means The World To UsAt HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That’s why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we’ll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can’t find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. If circumstances have changed since you last contributed, we hope you’ll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.Support HuffPostAlready contributed? Log in to hide these messages.RelatedMarylandBaltimorewes mooreFrancis Scott Key BridgeDEIAs Cranes Arrive At Baltimore Bridge Collapse Site, Governor Describes Daunting Task Of Cleaning UpBiden To Visit Baltimore Following Key Bridge CollapseCentral American, Mexican Families Mourn The Workers Lost In Baltimore Bridge Collapse …nnDiscussion:nn” ai_name=”RocketNews AI: ” start_sentence=”Can I tell you more about this article?” text_input_placeholder=”Type ‘Yes'”]