WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday appointed Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to serve on the Council of Governors.
Established by the National Defense Authorization Act in 2008, the council serves as a forum for governors and federal officials to enhance collaboration on disaster responses, National Guard operations and military integration, according to Trump’s announcement.
Youngkin was appointed as co-chair of the council, along with North Carolina Governor Josh Stein.
The council was formally created by an executive order in 2010.
In a statement to DC News Now, Moore said:
Governor Moore looks forward to the opportunity to serve on the Council of Governors, a bipartisan group of state leaders tasked with strengthening state-federal partnerships on key national security, disaster response, cybersecurity and military coordination issues.
As an Army Combat Veteran, and the leader of the state during the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Governor Moore will bring unique experience to this collaborative effort.
The governor hopes to use this role to advocate for a renewed partnership between states and the federal government, to support service members and their families, and make us stronger and safer at home and abroad.
Governor Wes Moore
In a special media post, Youngkin wrote, “Honored to be appointed by President Donald J. Trump as Co-Chair of the Council of Governors. Together this bipartisan group will strengthen state-federal partnerships on national security and disaster response.”
