Politics

Dems refuse White House meeting after Trump snub

Two governors were disinvited from the dinner portion of the event.
President Donald Trump addresses the National Governors Association dinner and reception in the East Room of the White House, Feb. 22, 2025, in Washington. (Pool via AP, File)

The nation’s Democratic governors are refusing a traditional invitation to the White House during the annual meetings of the National Governors Association next week, days after President Donald Trump refused to invite some governors to what has traditionally been a bipartisan gathering.

In a statement Tuesday, 18 Democratic governors said they would not attend the traditional dinner hosted by the president, which typically takes place on the Saturday after the NGA’s annual meeting concludes.

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