Summary
The National Governors Association (NGA) winter meeting faced political attention due to President Donald Trump's decision not to invite two Democratic governors to a White House breakfast event. Despite the tension, NGA Chair Kevin Stitt emphasized unity among governors. Poll results presented during the event highlighted Americans' desire for less political drama.
Key Facts
- The NGA winter meeting usually focuses on bipartisan cooperation but faced unusual attention this year.
- President Trump did not invite Democratic Governors Wes Moore and Jared Polis to the White House breakfast event.
- NGA Chair Kevin Stitt, a Republican, tried to calm tensions and called for unity among governors.
- Trump stated on Truth Social that Moore and Polis were excluded due to specific disagreements.
- Democratic Governors Polis and Moore previously held leadership roles in the NGA.
- Poll results showed that many Americans feel more divided than united and desire less political conflict.
- 54 percent of Americans have a positive view of their governors compared to the federal government.
