Governors Form Coalition Against Trump Policies

Democratic Governors J.B. Pritzker of Illinois and Jared Polis of Colorado have announced the formation of the Governors Safeguarding Democracy (GSD), a coalition aimed at countering the policies of President-elect Donald Trump. The coalition, described as non-partisan, seeks to protect state-level democratic institutions and is backed by GovAct. GSD plans to implement strategies to safeguard the rule of law and collaborate across state lines, drawing on the collective experience of participating governors. While the initiative is not directly funded by Pritzker, it is supported by philanthropic contributions. The governors are in talks with Republican counterparts to join the effort, although specific GOP participation has not been confirmed. This initiative parallels other Democratic efforts, such as the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, to protect rights in the face of federal policies.