Trump appoints Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen to bipartisan Council of Governors

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 21, 2026

Words: 327

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is the newest member of the bipartisan Council of Governors focused on national security, disaster response and military coordination.

President Donald Trump, who has endorsed Pillen’s 2026 reelection campaign, appointed Pillen to the post this week. He joins four fellow Republicans and five Democratic governors.

The council helps state leaders strengthen partnerships with national officials. The group met Thursday in Washington, D.C., in conjunction with the 2026 …

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