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Coverage dated August 29, 2024

Moore says he made an 'honest mistake' failing to correct application claiming Bronze Star

Headline from WDIO Duluth

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he made “an honest mistake” in failing to correct a White House fellowship application 18 years ago when he wrote he had received a Bronze Star for his military service in Afghanistan that he never ended up receiving.

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  1. New York Post

    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore falsely claimed to be a Bronze Star recipient on White House fellowship application – says it was ‘an honest mistake’ (opens New York Post)

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    Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore claimed Thursday that it was “an honest mistake” when he lied about being a prestigious Bronze Star recipient on a 2006 White House fellowship application.

  2. WDIO Duluth

    Moore says he made an 'honest mistake' failing to correct application claiming Bronze Star (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he made “an honest mistake” in failing to correct a White House fellowship application 18 years ago when he wrote he had received a Bronze Star for his military service in Afghanistan that he never ended up receiving.

  3. NBC4 Washington

    Maryland Gov. Moore says he made an ‘honest mistake' failing to correct application claiming Bronze Star (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he made “an honest mistake” in failing to correct a White House fellowship application 18 years ago when he wrote he had...

  4. FOX 5 DC

    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore admits error in Bronze Star claim on fellowship application (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    Maryland Governor Wes Moore acknowledged in an interview with FOX 5 on Friday that he mistakenly claimed to have received a Bronze Star for his military service in Afghanistan on a White House fellowship application 18 years ago.

  5. Black Enterprise

    Gov. Wes Moore Acknowledges 'Honest Mistake' In Bronze Star Claim In 2006 Fellowship Application (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Gov. Wes Moore says decision to list Bronze Star honor that was never received on a White House fellowship application an "honest mistake."

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