Trump hosts governors' breakfast after National Governors Association pulls out of event
PBS • • nation
Key Points:
- The National Governors Association (NGA) is withdrawing from an annual White House meeting after President Trump excluded Democratic Governors Jared Polis and Wes Moore, disrupting a rare bipartisan event.
- Trump criticized Polis and Moore on social media, calling them "not worthy of being there," highlighting his confrontational approach toward governors he opposes.
- Despite the White House snub, governors from both parties continued to meet and share best practices, emphasizing the importance of bipartisan cooperation at the state level.
- Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt and Democratic Gov. Wes Moore showcased bipartisan camaraderie, though Trump publicly rebuked Stitt for trying to mediate the standoff.
- The gathering also sparked speculation about potential 2028 presidential candidates among governors
