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At the National Governors Association Winter Meeting in Washington, governors including Wes Moore and Kevin Stitt attended a White House dinner, with President Trump speaking at a NGA breakfast, marking the close of a turbulent week for state leaders in the nation’s capital.
President Donald Trump hosts a White House governors’ breakfast after the National Governors Association pulls out of its annual meeting over his exclusion of two Democratic governors, Jared Polis of Colorado and Wes Moore of Maryland. The move highlights ongoing partisan tensions even as governors from both parties meet to discuss policy, and underscores Trump’s confrontational approach toward state leaders while some governors push for limited presidential power and bipartisan dialogue. The event set against potential 2028 presidential considerations among governors.
The National Governors Association pulled out of a White House gathering after President Trump refused to invite Democratic governors Jared Polis of Colorado and Wes Moore of Maryland, underscoring a deepening partisan divide that has strained a once-bipartisan governors’ forum even as some state leaders pursue outreach across party lines.
The Republican leader of the National Governors Association and its Democratic vice chair push back as President Trump attacks the bipartisan group after he refuses to invite all governors to a White House meeting, highlighting rising tensions between the White House and state leaders ahead of NGA’s winter meeting.
President Donald Trump plans to exclude Democratic governors from the traditional bipartisan White House gathering at the National Governors Association summit, with no explanation from the White House; reports also note that at least two Democrats were uninvited to a White House dinner.
President Trump will host the National Governors Association winter meeting at the White House with Republican governors only for the main session, excluding Democrats Wes Moore of Maryland and Jared Polis of Colorado. A bipartisan dinner is planned separately, but the NGA criticized the move and the White House did not comment, leaving the reason for the exclusions unclear.
President Joe Biden and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, from opposing parties, emphasized the need for less bitterness and more bipartisanship in politics during a White House dinner honoring the nation's governors. Cox leads an initiative called "Disagree Better" to reduce divisiveness, and both leaders stressed the importance of working together across party lines. Biden reminisced about a time when lawmakers would argue by day and break bread together at night, while Cox expressed his family's nightly prayers for the president's success. The event aimed to promote unity and collaboration among political leaders.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox has begun his tenure as chairman of the National Governors Association with a focus on promoting civility and encouraging Americans to disagree without hating each other. Cox aims to provide an alternative vision to the divisiveness and toxicity that often accompanies political discourse, particularly during a presidential election year. Through his "Disagree Better" initiative, Cox plans to address immigration, engaging governors in finding consensus on securing the southern border and fixing legal immigration. The initiative will involve public schools, institutes of higher education, politicians, and businesses, and will also collaborate with researchers to understand the science behind depolarization. Cox acknowledges his own shortcomings and emphasizes the importance of apologizing and engaging in tough conversations. The success of the initiative will be measured through polling data, engagement from governors, and the attention received by positive messaging compared to negative videos.