President Donald Trump waves to the media as he walks on the South Lawn upon his arrival to the White House, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo)
"NGA will remain focused on serving all governors as they deliver solutions and model leadership for the American people. Traditionally, the White House has played a role in fostering these moments during NGA's annual meeting. This year, they will not," Tatum added.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican who is the chairman of the NGA, said in a Monday letter to fellow governors that the association was "no longer serving as the facilitator" for an event scheduled for Feb 20, according to The Associated Press, which obtained Stitt's letter. Stitt said the NGA was meant to represent all governors — those of the 50 states as well as the governors of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Maine Governor Janet Mills stands as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a business session with U.S. governors who are in town for the National Governors Association's (NGA) annual winter meeting, at the White House in Washington, D.C., Feb. 21, 2025. (Leah Millis/Reuters)
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The NGA was scheduled to meet in Washington from Feb. 19-21, according to the AP.
During last year's meeting, Trump and Maine’s then-Gov. Janet Mills traded barbs, showing signs of tensions between the White House and Democrats, the AP noted. At the time, Trump singled out Mills over his administration's push to bar transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports. Mills retorted, "We'll see you in court." Trump then predicted that opposing the order would end Mills' political career. She is now runing for U.S. Senate.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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