Trump Snubs 2 Democratic Governors From Annual White House Meeting

Democratic Govs. Wes Moore of Maryland and Jared Polis of Colorado are not invited to the annual National Governor's Association (NGA) meeting between the president and governors on Feb. 20, Trump said on social media.

Rachel Acenas

Published: 2/12/2026, 4:58:08 PM EST

Trump Snubs 2 Democratic Governors From Annual White House Meeting — President Donald Trump speaks during the National Governors Association Evening Dinner and Reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Feb. 22, 2025. (Tierney Cross/Getty Images)

President Donald Trump has excluded two Democratic governors from an annual White House gathering because they aren't "worthy of being there."

Democratic Governors Wes Moore of Maryland and Jared Polis of Colorado are not invited to the annual National Governors' Association (NGA) meeting between the president and governors on Feb. 20, Trump said on social media.

The president issued the statement to debunk a false report allegedly made by Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt that the White House planned to limit invitations to Republican governors only.

The invitations to the annual business meeting were sent to all governors, except Moore and Polis, Trump stated.

"I did not invite the Governor of Colorado, who has unfairly incarcerated in solitary confinement a 73-year-old cancer stricken woman (A nine year term!), for attempting to fight Democrat Voter Fraud, plus the foul mouthed Governor of Maryland, who fraudulently stated that he received Military medals, A LIE, is doing a terrible job on the rebuilding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, and has allowed Baltimore to continue to be a Crime Disaster," Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Moore serves as NGA's vice chair.

Trump also took aim at Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, who serves as NGA chair, for allegedly fueling the narrative that only Republican governors were invited.

The president pointed out that he still invited Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Ill. Gov. JB Pritzker, despite the "terrible job" they are doing.

NTD reached out to NGA seeking a response to Trump's comments, but did not receive a response by publication.

Dr. Brandon Tatum, CEO of NGA, said in a previous statement that all governors were invited.

"We’re pleased the president will welcome governors from all 55 states and territories to the White House," Tatum wrote in a statement Wednesday. "The bipartisan White House governors meeting is a valued tradition and an important opportunity to build bridges and hold constructive conversations. The NGA looks forward to continued collaboration between governors and the White House."

Traditionally, Tatum added, the White House has played a role in fostering collaboration at NGA’s annual meeting.

NTD also reached out to the offices of Polis and Moore seeking a response, but did not receive a response by publication.

Trump nonetheless expects most of the Democratic governors who were invited will not attend.

"I look forward to seeing the Republican Governors, and some of the Democrats Governors who were worthy of being invited, but most of whom won’t show up," Trump said.