Governor Shapiro Responds to Trump’s Criticism on Measles Cases
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro responded to criticism from President Trump about measles cases in the state. Trump had called Shapiro "incompetent," but Shapiro countered that allowing measles to reemerge constitutes incompetence.
Baltimore, MD, September 18, 2026 —
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has publicly addressed criticism from President Donald Trump regarding the presence of measles cases within the state.
President Trump had reportedly called Governor Shapiro “incompetent” in relation to the measles situation. In his response, Governor Shapiro stated that he views the reemergence of measles as an indicator of incompetence.
The exchange highlights a political discourse surrounding public health issues in Pennsylvania. Specific details regarding the number of measles cases, the timeline of their emergence, or the specific actions being taken by the governor’s office were not provided in the context of this exchange. Similarly, the exact location within Pennsylvania where the measles cases have been reported was not specified.
Governor Shapiro’s remarks frame the issue as a failure to manage public health effectively, directly countering the label of incompetence placed upon him by President Trump. The focus of his response was on the principle that the return of preventable diseases reflects a lapse in governance.
Further details concerning the public health response, the contractor involved, inspection outcomes, or any potential fines related to the measles cases were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Mira Bhakta on thehill.com, see more information here.
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