Joint Status Report: American Oversight v. CDC and HHS — FOIA Request Violations

With fear about the novel coronavirus spreading as fast as the disease itself, the Trump administration’s mismanaged handling of the pandemic led to mistrust and anger and put hundreds of thousands of lives at risk. American Oversight is investigating the government’s response to the crisis, from its misleading public statements and lack of federal assistance to states, to testing delays and industry influence.

During the first months of the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government's frequent lack of clarity and the absence of a clear leadership structure hampered health agencies' and state officials' response to the crisis. American Oversight is investigating the coordination problems that beset federal and local health departments during the spring of 2020.