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Pritzker Boycotts White House Dinner Over Trump's Disinvite

2/12/2026

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Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker will boycott a White House governors' dinner, citing U.S. President Donald Trump's disinvite of Wes Moore, Maryland Governor, and Jared Polis, Colorado Governor.
Pritzker said he stands with fellow governors and condemns Trump's actions as corrupt.
A coalition led by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer supports the boycott.
The White House defended invitations.
Moore said the exclusion may be racially motivated.

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Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker will boycott a White House governors' dinner, citing U.S. President Donald Trump's disinvite of Wes Moore, Maryland Governor, and Jared Polis, Colorado Governor.
Pritzker said he stands with fellow governors and condemns Trump's actions as corrupt.
A coalition led by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer supports the boycott.
The White House defended invitations.
Moore said the exclusion may be racially motivated.