Trump Excludes Democratic Governors from Bipartisan Meeting at White House

February 9, 2026 • Google News World

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US President Donald Trump has announced that Democratic governors will not be invited to a meeting at the White House, which typically brings together bipartisan groups of state leaders. The event, scheduled for this month, will instead feature only Republican governors.

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and other Democratic governors have expressed disappointment and frustration over the decision, with some calling it “disrespectful”. In response, Representative Harris has pushed back against Trump’s actions.

The White House has confirmed that the meeting will take place as planned, but has not provided further details on the agenda or guest list. The event is seen as an opportunity for Republican governors to discuss policy and share ideas with their counterparts from other states.

In a separate development, it has been reported that Maryland Governor Larry Moore was excluded from participating in governors’ events at the White House, despite being a member of the National Governors Association (NGA). This decision has sparked criticism from some quarters.

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