Maryland’s Democratic Governor Westley Moore recently hired the risk-management firm Accenture PLC to prepare for the impact of Republican President-elect Trump moving into Washington, D.C. The $190,000 contract finalized after Trump’s election win includes analyzing how the new administration will affect Maryland in terms of federal funding and potential legal challenges.
Governor Moore’s spokesperson emphasized that the goal is not to create an adversarial relationship with the White House but to work towards common goals such as defending constitutional rights and growing the economy. Maryland’s close ties to the federal government, including housing major agency headquarters, make it crucial to understand how to best work with the new administration.
Critics, including Maryland House Minority Leader Jason Buckel, view the contract as ill-timed due to Maryland’s reported billion-dollar deficit and the Republican-controlled federal government. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin are also seeking to address potential impacts of the incoming administration on their regions, with concerns about dismantling government bureaucracy and changes to federal funding.
Meanwhile, Fairfax County’s Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey McKay has warned about the risk posed by a second Trump term and the potential impacts on federal workers in the region. The contract with Accenture reflects Maryland’s proactive approach to understanding and responding to the changing political landscape in the nation’s capital.
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