All Democratic governors bow out of White House dinner after Trump snubs several

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 597

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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WASHINGTON — Democratic governors headed to an annual bipartisan gathering in the nation’s capital will not participate in a traditional White House black-tie dinner after President Donald Trump disinvited several Democrats from the event.

A joint statement Tuesday from the Democratic Governors Association said the state leaders “have a long record of working across the aisle to deliver results and we remain committed to this effort. But it’s disappointing this administration doesn’t seem to share the …

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