President Trump has ordered a federal response to protect Washington, D.C.’s water supply following a sewage leak from a ruptured pipe in Maryland, which released 240 million gallons into the Potomac River. He criticized Maryland Governor Wes Moore for the incident, claiming mismanagement and ecological disaster, while Moore’s spokesperson countered that the federal government has oversight of the pipe. Meanwhile, local authorities have initiated measures to mitigate the spill’s effects, including closing shellfish harvesting downstream. The situation highlights escalating tensions between Trump and Moore amid broader discussions on infrastructure and environmental management.
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