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Trump Excludes Democrats in Exclusive Governors' Meeting

2/7/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump will host a White House meeting this month for Republican governors only.
He has excluded Democratic governors, Wes Moore of Maryland and Jared Polis of Colorado.
The National Governors Association (NGA) informed Democratic governors by email that no NGA resources would support the event.
NGA leadership expressed disappointment over the administration's decision.
Trump plans a bipartisan dinner for governors and their spouses during NGA activities.

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U.S. President Donald Trump will host a White House meeting this month for Republican governors only.
He has excluded Democratic governors, Wes Moore of Maryland and Jared Polis of Colorado.
The National Governors Association (NGA) informed Democratic governors by email that no NGA resources would support the event.
NGA leadership expressed disappointment over the administration's decision.
Trump plans a bipartisan dinner for governors and their spouses during NGA activities.