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Trump Excludes Democrats from White House Governors Meeting

2/7/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump hosts a White House meeting for Republican governors this month, excluding Democratic governors.
He reportedly blocked invites for Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Colorado Governor Jared Polis.
The National Governors Association (NGA) informed Democratic governors by email that no NGA resources would support the meeting.
A separate bipartisan dinner for governors and their spouses will still occur as part of NGA activities.

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U.S. President Donald Trump hosts a White House meeting for Republican governors this month, excluding Democratic governors.
He reportedly blocked invites for Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Colorado Governor Jared Polis.
The National Governors Association (NGA) informed Democratic governors by email that no NGA resources would support the meeting.
A separate bipartisan dinner for governors and their spouses will still occur as part of NGA activities.