A meeting with the MAHA grassroots

What I heard and how I’m approaching this moment.

A few weeks ago, I got an invitation that stopped me in my tracks. Leaders and grassroots members* of a local Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) chapter wanted to meet—with me, and four public health leaders I deeply admire.**

I sat with it for a long time. Honestly, my gut reaction was no. Not just because I’m busy, not just because it felt risky, but ma…