Trump Lashes Out at Republican Governor Over White House Dinner Invite

The former president criticized Oklahoma's governor for comments about the upcoming bipartisan governors' event.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Former President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform to attack Oklahoma Republican Governor Kevin Stitt, criticizing him for comments about an upcoming bipartisan governors' event at the White House. Trump accused Stitt of trying to get "cheap publicity" by stating that certain Democratic governors would not be invited to the event, when Trump claims he invited "almost all Democrat Governors" to the dinner.

Why it matters

The dispute highlights the ongoing tensions between Trump and some Republican governors, as well as the former president's continued efforts to exert influence over the GOP. The bipartisan governors' event has historically been a chance for state leaders of both parties to meet with the president, and Trump's exclusion of certain Democrats could be seen as a partisan move.

The details

Trump lashed out at Stitt after the Oklahoma governor told the National Governors Association that the White House would not be inviting certain Democratic governors to the upcoming bipartisan governors' weekend event on February 20th. In his Truth Social post, Trump accused Stitt of being a "wiseguy" and said he would "see whoever shows up at the White House, the fewer the better!"

  • The National Governors Association event is scheduled for February 20, 2026.
  • Trump's attacks on Stitt occurred on Wednesday, February 12, 2026 and Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who is known for his combative style and ongoing feud with certain Republican governors.

Kevin Stitt

The Republican governor of Oklahoma who is the current chair of the National Governors Association.

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What they’re saying

“Remember, it was RINO Governor Kevin Stitt, of Oklahoma, who was massively behind his Opponent in his previous Election for Governor, who called me to ask for help. I Endorsed him (Barely!), and he won his Race. He then went on to modestly represent among the greatest people on Earth, the incredible Patriots of 'The Sooner State,' who gave me unprecedented Voting acclimation in all three Elections, winning every County within the State, three times, and getting more Votes than anyone who has ever run for Office, including the Late, Great Ronald Reagan.”

— Donald Trump (Truth Social)

What’s next

The White House has not yet confirmed which governors will be invited to the February 20th event.

The takeaway

This dispute highlights the ongoing tensions between Trump and some Republican governors, as well as the former president's continued efforts to exert influence over the GOP. The bipartisan governors' event has historically been a chance for state leaders of both parties to meet with the president, and Trump's exclusion of certain Democrats could be seen as a partisan move.