Governor Wes Moore reveals what Republican governors are privately telling him about federal election interference—and why he says the Iran war is becoming another Afghanistan. In this episode of "Deseret Voices"  with McKay Coppins, the NGA chair and combat veteran opens up about his genuine friendship with Utah Governor Spencer Cox, what Democrats fundamentally misunderstand about Trump voters, and why 70% of Americans feel invisible to both parties.

Viewers will learn:

• What Moore would do if federal agents appear at Maryland polling places

• Why Republican and Democratic governors are uniting around states' rights before the 2026 midterms

• Moore's Afghanistan fury and why he says no one can explain the Iran mission

• The surprising Spencer Cox quote about Moore's political future

• How Moore went from handcuffs at age 11 to the governor's mansion

• His case for national redistricting reform—even if it costs Democrats seats

• What "Watende" means and why it shapes his approach to political repair

This interview covers the 2026 midterm elections, the Iran war, bipartisan governance, immigration reform, election integrity, and what's broken in American political culture—from someone who's both a combat veteran and a sitting governor.