Trump shuts out Democratic governors from traditional White House gatherings

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 754

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump decided to exclude Democratic governors from a traditional annual meeting at the White House and to disinvite several others from a black-tie dinner, according to the White House, the governors and the National Governors Association.

The National Governors Association organizes the bipartisan winter gathering that usually includes a working meeting with the U.S. president and a major dinner at the White House. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican, serves as current …

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