Summary
A group of Democratic governors has formed the Governors Public Health Alliance to coordinate their efforts on public health. They aim to share data and respond to threats, partly because they believe President Trump's administration is not effectively handling public health issues.
Key Facts
- Democratic governors launched the Governors Public Health Alliance to work together on public health.
- The alliance shares data and coordinates responses to public health threats.
- The governors claim President Trump's administration is not addressing public health properly.
- Members include governors from 15 states and Guam, all currently Democrats.
- Notable members are the governors of California, New York, and several potential 2028 presidential candidates.
- The alliance is supported by GovAct, a nonprofit organization.
- Dr. Mandy Cohen, a former CDC director, is advising the alliance.
- The alliance follows previous efforts by Democratic governors to manage health issues during President Trump's first term.
