Story perspectives

Democratic Governors Unite: 24 Strong Against Trump

12/28/2025

38 6

Summary

Story summary

Six Democratic governors gathered at the White House in December 2025 to signal a shift since 2017.
Democrats held 15 governorships in 2017.
After the November 2025 elections, Democrats hold 24 governorships, representing 57% of the population.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker lead the Democratic resistance to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Former Washington Governor Jay Inslee noted that Democrats have rebuilt their political bench.

1 of 1

Story summary

Six Democratic governors gathered at the White House in December 2025 to signal a shift since 2017.
Democrats held 15 governorships in 2017.
After the November 2025 elections, Democrats hold 24 governorships, representing 57% of the population.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker lead the Democratic resistance to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Former Washington Governor Jay Inslee noted that Democrats have rebuilt their political bench.