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Beshear Slams White House for NGA Invitation Controversy

2/16/2026

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear criticized the White House for creating "unnecessary drama" over National Governors Association (NGA) invitations, undermining bipartisan cooperation.
Beshear, chair of the Democratic Governors Association, said he would not attend if all Democratic governors were excluded.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed all governors were invited except for two he deemed "not worthy," creating confusion.
The NGA meeting is set for February 19–21 in Washington, D.C.

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear criticized the White House for creating "unnecessary drama" over National Governors Association (NGA) invitations, undermining bipartisan cooperation.
Beshear, chair of the Democratic Governors Association, said he would not attend if all Democratic governors were excluded.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed all governors were invited except for two he deemed "not worthy," creating confusion.
The NGA meeting is set for February 19–21 in Washington, D.C.