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Democratic Governors Boycott Trump's Partisan Meeting

2/20/2026

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Maine Governor Janet Mills and Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey said they will not attend President Trump's meeting with governors.
Mills cited the event's lack of bipartisan intent, calling it a vanity project.
Healey criticized the meeting's politicization, calling it a farce and a waste of time.
They joined other Democratic leaders in boycotting the event after Trump invited only Republican governors.
Others, like California Governor Gavin Newsom, will not participate.

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Maine Governor Janet Mills and Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey said they will not attend President Trump's meeting with governors.
Mills cited the event's lack of bipartisan intent, calling it a vanity project.
Healey criticized the meeting's politicization, calling it a farce and a waste of time.
They joined other Democratic leaders in boycotting the event after Trump invited only Republican governors.
Others, like California Governor Gavin Newsom, will not participate.