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'Moderate' Abigail Spanberger Taps Yale Leader Who Pushed COVID Masks for Two-Year-Olds To Serve in Her Cabinet

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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger appointed David Wilkinson as her chief transformation officer after filling her final cabinet position. Wilkinson previously advocated for COVID-19 masking for young children and mandatory vaccinations (per Free Beacon).
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KEY FACTS
  • David Wilkinson, a senior Obama White House adviser who leads Yale's Tobin Center for Economic Policy, is working as Spanberger's 'chief transformation officer'
HISTORICAL CONTEXT

In the months leading up to Abigail Spanberger's appointment of David Wilkinson as her chief health advisor, the United States was grappling with the ongoing ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic, which began in early 2020, prompted unprecedented public health measures, including mask mandates and vaccination campaigns.

By early 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had issued guidelines recommending masks for children as young as two years old in certain settings, a policy that sparked significant debate among parents, educators, and health officials.

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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has appointed David Wilkinson as her chief transformation officer, filling her final cabinet position. This appointment comes after Spanberger, who is often labeled a 'moderate' Democrat, seeks to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of her administration.

Wilkinson, who previously led Yale's Tobin Center for Economic Policy and served as a senior adviser in the Obama White House, is known for his advocacy of COVID-19 measures, including the masking of two-year-old children and mandatory vaccinations. His appointment has drawn attention due to his controversial stance on public health during the pandemic.

In a statement, Wilkinson expressed his commitment to creating a government that better addresses the needs of families, businesses, and local communities. The chief transformation officer role was established by former Governor Glenn Youngkin, indicating a continued focus on government reform in Virginia.

As Spanberger's administration progresses, the implications of Wilkinson's appointment on public health policy and government efficiency will be closely monitored.

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