California’s CDC Hiring: Political Posturing Over Public Health or a Threat to National Sovereignty?

California’s recent appointment of two former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) leaders—one ousted by the Trump administration—signals more than just a state-level health initiative. Governor Gavin Newsom's move appears less about enhancing public health and more about grandstanding against federal authority, putting our national unity and sovereignty at risk. Are States Undermining America’s Unified Health Defense? Susan Monarez, fired after just weeks as CDC director under President Trump, and Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned amid internal discord, have been recruited by California as public health consultants. This decision comes as California doubles down on its defiance of federal...