Trump Calls Out Stitt After Governors Meeting Cancellation

Trump Calls Out Stitt After Governors Meeting Cancelled

An escalating political dispute has placed Governor Kevin Stitt at the center of national attention after President Donald Trump criticized him publicly following the cancellation of a planned bipartisan governors gathering.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump referred to Stitt as a “RINO” — Republican in Name Only — and described him as “mediocre.” The remarks came after Stitt, who currently chairs the National Governors Association, announced that the group would cancel its annual business meeting rather than proceed without participation from both parties.

National Governors Association Meeting Fallout

The controversy stems from plans for a formal dinner involving the president and state leaders. When several Democratic governors were reportedly not invited, other governors indicated they would not attend, prompting the National Governors Association to cancel the gathering altogether.

As chair of the National Governors Association, Stitt said the decision was made to preserve bipartisan cooperation among governors. The NGA traditionally serves as a nonpartisan forum for state leaders to collaborate on issues including infrastructure, education, disaster response, and workforce development.

Information about the association’s role and mission is publicly available through the National Governors Association website.

Political Tensions Spill Into Public Statements

Trump’s remarks on Truth Social marked a rare instance of direct public criticism of a sitting Republican governor over intergovernmental coordination.

Political observers note that disputes between federal and state leaders often play out publicly, particularly during election cycles. Analysis of federal-state dynamics is frequently covered by institutions such as the Brookings Institution, which studies governance and intergovernmental relations.

The exchange underscores the growing tension between national political strategy and bipartisan state-level cooperation.

What Happens Next

Stitt has not indicated whether he will respond directly to Trump’s comments. The cancellation of the governors meeting effectively pauses what is typically an annual bipartisan engagement.

As chair of the National Governors Association, Stitt continues to oversee the organization’s agenda, even as the political fallout from the cancellation unfolds.

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