Trump and Maryland Gov. Moore trade barbs over Potomac River sewage spill blame
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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President Trump sparked a blame game over the massive sewage spill into the Potomac River, attacking Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, who in turn blamed the federal government for failing to act over the past four weeks, according to a spokesperson for Moore.
The sewage pipe burst on Jan. 19, causing one of the worst raw sewage spills in U.S. history, with Trump directing FEMA to assist in the cleanup on Monday afternoon, while Moore's team argued that the broken pipe is managed by DC Water, an independent utility established by the federal and local D.C. government.
DC Water is using bypass pumps to prevent further spills into the river, with crews hitting a large rock blockage in the aging line, prolonging repair efforts by 4-6 weeks, and the public is urged to stay away from the river due to the ongoing ecological disaster, as stated by Trump on Truth Social.
