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Trump agrees to meet at White House with all governors, including Democrats
President Trump reversed plans to exclude Democrats after bipartisan outcry; all 55 governors invited to preserve traditional collaboration at annual National Governors Association meeting.
- President Donald Trump on Feb. 11 reversed course and invited all governors from the 55 states and territories to the White House next week, changing an earlier plan to limit the gathering.
- After NGA pushback and talk of halting coordination, the White House changed plans following a Feb. 11 call with Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, NGA chairman.
- Uncertainty remains about participation and whether Wes Moore and Jared Polis will be excluded, as the White House did not immediately comment or respond to USA TODAY.
- The bipartisan governors meeting has long been described as a valued tradition, but the dispute threatened to upend this rare gathering while officials stressed its role in building bridges and holding constructive conversations.
- The meeting and dinner are set for Feb. 19 to 21 in Washington, D.C., and Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, said Trump has discretion to invite anyone he wants to the White House.
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Governors to have ‘business meeting’ with White House, Oklahoma governor confirms
Gov. Kevin Stitt delivers his final State of the State Address on Feb. 2, 2026, at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City. (Photo by Kyle Phillips/For Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY — All governors will be invited to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House next week, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said Wednesday. Stitt, chair of the National Governors Association, said he spoke with Trump on the phone Wednesday morning. The Republican governor…
Trump agrees to invite all US governors to annual event after backlash for excluding Democrats
The White House meeting will be part of a three-day summit in the nation's capital that will take place from Feb. 19 to Feb. 21. The meeting and dinner are scheduled for Feb. 20.
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