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Stitt hosts NGA, persuades Trump invite, hands chair to Moore

7/31/2026

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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt hosted the NGA meeting in Oklahoma City from July 30 to August 1, 2026.
Stitt persuaded President Donald Trump to invite governors to a White House meeting after Trump barred two Democrats.
Trump called Stitt a “RINO” after the February 2024 NGA gathering in Washington excluded two Democratic governors.
Stitt will hand the NGA chair to Maryland Governor Wes Moore, with the “Common Ground” town hall featuring Moore and Colorado Governor Jared Polis.

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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt hosted the NGA meeting in Oklahoma City from July 30 to August 1, 2026.
Stitt persuaded President Donald Trump to invite governors to a White House meeting after Trump barred two Democrats.
Trump called Stitt a “RINO” after the February 2024 NGA gathering in Washington excluded two Democratic governors.
Stitt will hand the NGA chair to Maryland Governor Wes Moore, with the “Common Ground” town hall featuring Moore and Colorado Governor Jared Polis.