Trump Attacks GOP Governor Ahead of White House Meeting

President criticizes Oklahoma's Kevin Stitt, chair of National Governors Association

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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President Trump lashed out at Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican and the chairman of the National Governors Association, disputing reports that he had limited invitations to next week's White House meeting of the NGA to only Republican governors.

Why it matters

Trump's latest attack on a fellow Republican is part of a broader pattern of the president criticizing members of his own party, which could further divide the GOP and make it more difficult for the party to unite ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

The details

In a social media post, Trump disputed recent reports that he had limited invitations to next week's White House meeting of the NGA to only Republican governors. Stitt, a Republican, is the current chairman of the National Governors Association.

  • The White House meeting of the National Governors Association is scheduled for next week.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who is known for frequently criticizing members of his own Republican party.

Kevin Stitt

The Republican governor of Oklahoma and the current chairman of the National Governors Association.

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What they’re saying

“The president disputed recent reports that he had limited invitations to next week's White House meeting of the NGA to only Republican governors.”

— Donald Trump (wsj.com)

What’s next

The White House meeting of the National Governors Association is scheduled for next week, where Trump's relationship with Republican governors is likely to be a topic of discussion.

The takeaway

Trump's continued criticism of fellow Republicans highlights the ongoing divisions within the party and the challenges the GOP may face in uniting ahead of the 2024 presidential election.