To be clear, any and all ventilators are needed and much-appreciated.

But it would be more helpful if FEMA and HHS get out of the way and stop commandeering supplies and equipment that the Colorado Governor and local governments are ordering.

The fact that FEMA and HHS got in the middle of what should have been a simple transaction demonstrates this administration’s lack of strategy and proper coordination during this crisis.

Instead of maligning governors who are trying to care for their constituents with limited resources and support from the federal government, the president should be focused on formulating an actual plan – as we asked him to weeks ago. https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2020/3/bennet-schumer-klobuchar-hassan-lead-senate-democrats-in-letter-to-president-trump-demanding-answers-about-testing-and-equipment-shortages">https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/in...