White House dinner closes a turbulent week for governors in Washington

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By STEVEN SLOAN and JOEY CAPPELLETTIFebruary 21, 2026 at 03:23 PM

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The annual White House dinner with governors concluded a turbulent week for the National Governors Association (NGA) in Washington. In February 2026, President Donald Trump's second term saw controversy surrounding the bipartisan gathering. Trump publicly ridiculed the NGA's leadership, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) and Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D). Initially, Governors Moore and Polis of Colorado were excluded from a White House working event on Friday but were later invited. The event was then cut short due to news of a Supreme Court decision. The White House dinner is typically a low-key event for bipartisan socializing with the president.

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