The Democratic governors of California, Oregon, and Washington have launched a “West Coast Health Alliance” in response to turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
In a joint statement, Governors Gavin Newsom, Tina Kotek, and Bob Ferguson accused the Trump administration of politicizing the CDC and jeopardizing public safety.
NEW: As Trump & RFK Jr. destroy the CDC’s credibility, @CAGovernor Gavin Newsom just announced California is teaming up with Oregon & Washington to launch a new “West Coast Health Alliance” to uphold scientific integrity in public health. pic.twitter.com/IrDlpXYIMA
— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) September 3, 2025
They pledged to safeguard vaccine access in their states, criticizing the recent dismissal of CDC officials as a “direct assault on the health and safety of the American people.”
The move highlights growing partisan division over public health policy.
