Gov. Wes Moore — pitching his tax reform proposal directly to lawmakers on Thursday — framed his plan almost entirely as a salve to President Donald Trump and the torrent of executive actions that the Democratic governor believes could cripple Maryland’s economy.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore testified before lawmakers Thursday about his budget and the need for tax increases to cover the state’s nearly $3 billion deficit. Moore said the budget reforms the tax code,

Gov. Wes Moore said he left a White House meeting on Friday with President Donald Trump and nearly every other governor “more determined than ever” to defend Maryland against the president’s actions.