Environmental Policy

Trump Exposes the Truth Behind Maryland’s Potomac Sewage Spill: Who’s Really Responsible?

By Economics Desk | February 17, 2026

As millions of gallons of sewage pour into the Potomac River, President Trump holds Maryland Governor Wes Moore accountable for a sluggish and mismanaged response — spotlighting a broader failure of local leadership that threatens national ecological security.

The Potomac River, a crucial waterway serving millions in the nation's capital region, has turned into an ecological battleground. Following a catastrophic sewage spill caused by a collapsed 1960s-era pipeline, President Donald Trump has issued a sharp rebuke of Maryland Governor Wes Moore — not just for local failings but for what this incident reveals about misplaced priorities and bureaucratic inertia that threaten America's environmental and public health interests. Who Bears Responsibility When National Infrastructure Fails? The broken 72-inch Potomac Interceptor pipeline—federally regulated yet located upstream in Maryland—released millions of gallons of raw sewage into the river. This disaster is...

This is Exclusive Content for Subscribers

Join our community of patriots to read the full story and get access to all our exclusive analysis.

View Subscription Plans