US EditionGovernors arrive in Washington eager to push past Trump’s partisan grip
Despite President Trump's confrontational approach and exclusion of some governors, NGA leaders emphasize bipartisan cooperation and position themselves as a counterbalance to the White House.
- On Feb. 18, 2026, governors Stitt and Moore appeared together at the NGA conference, trading jokes and signaling broad agreement amid White House tensions.
- Tensions over the guest list for White House events increased when Trump declined to invite all governors to the traditional meeting this week, underscoring uncertainty in Washington.
- Feuding escalated when Trump excluded Moore and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, calling them `are not worthy of being there` and labeling Stitt a `RINO` on Feb. 18, 2026.
- Amid those tensions, the NGA risks losing its role as one of the few bipartisan institutions, as several governors are positioning themselves as a counterweight to the White House, with a Republican-controlled Congress unwilling to limit the president.
- Stitt framed the gathering as `bigger than one dinner at the White House`, noting governors have unique power now, while Moore predicted `this is going to be a very productive three days for the governors` and urged more idea exchanges.
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