Trump EXCLUDES Democrats! 18 Governors BOYCOTT White House in SHOCKING Divide!
Can American bipartisanship survive when even an annual gathering of state governors is ripped apart by political division? In a stunning blow to a long-standing tradition, the National Governors Association's formal meeting with President Donald Trump, the current President of the United States, is collapsing after the White House decided to invite *only* Republican governors to crucial events. Consequently, 18 Democratic governors announced a united boycott of the traditional White House dinner, citing a commitment to collaboration over partisan exclusion. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, the NGA chair, confirmed the White House's intention to limit invitations to Republican governors for the upcoming Feb. 20 business meeting. This unprecedented move has forced the NGA to withdraw its facilitation of the event, effectively removing it from their official program. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Trump's decision, asserting his discretion over White House invitations, yet NGA CEO Brandon Tatum expressed deep disappointment at the politicization of this important tradition. While Governor Stitt urged unity, this incident follows last year's contentious meeting where President Trump and Maine's Gov. Janet Mills publicly clashed over transgender athlete policies, highlighting growing partisan tensions within the group. As the fabric of political cooperation frays, this dramatic development raises serious questions about the future of bipartisan engagement in Washington. Don't miss out on more critical political updates; subscribe to our channel now!
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