Annual Governors' White House Gathering Unravels After Trump Excludes Democrats
The annual bipartisan gathering of U.S. governors at the White House is unraveling after President Trump decided to exclude Democratic governors from the event, according to AP News. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from both Democratic leaders and some political observers who view the tradition as an important forum for intergovernmental cooperation.
The exclusion marks a significant departure from the longstanding practice of hosting governors from both parties, further deepening partisan divisions at the highest levels of government. Democratic governors have condemned the move, while the White House has framed it in the context of ongoing political disputes. The fallout threatens to undermine the National Governors Association's efforts to foster bipartisan dialogue on key policy issues.
The exclusion marks a significant departure from the longstanding practice of hosting governors from both parties, further deepening partisan divisions at the highest levels of government. Democratic governors have condemned the move, while the White House has framed it in the context of ongoing political disputes. The fallout threatens to undermine the National Governors Association's efforts to foster bipartisan dialogue on key policy issues.