Governors to Meet with White House, Oklahoma Governor Confirms

National Governors Association to hold annual business meeting at the White House next week.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, who chairs the National Governors Association, announced that all state governors will be invited to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House next week for the annual business meeting between the president and the bipartisan group of state leaders.

Why it matters

The annual meeting between the president and the National Governors Association is an important tradition that allows state leaders to discuss pressing issues directly with the White House. The meeting was initially in doubt after some Democratic governors were uninvited from a related White House dinner, but the two sides have now agreed to hold the business meeting.

The details

Governor Stitt said he spoke with President Trump on the phone Wednesday morning and confirmed that the annual business meeting will be held at the White House. The meeting is typically part of the National Governors Association's annual gathering in Washington D.C., which is scheduled for February 19-21 this year.

  • The National Governors Association's annual gathering is scheduled for February 19-21, 2026.
  • The business meeting with the president will be held at the White House next week.

The players

Kevin Stitt

The governor of Oklahoma and current chair of the National Governors Association.

Donald Trump

The President of the United States.

National Governors Association

A bipartisan organization representing the governors of all 50 U.S. states, the commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands, and the territories of Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.

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What they’re saying

“I'm really pumped about going. I represent Oklahoma, no matter who's in the White House. When (former President Joe) Biden invited me to White House, I was there, and when Trump invited me to White House. And we have great relationships.”

— Kevin Stitt, Governor of Oklahoma (Oklahoma Voice)

What’s next

The specific date and agenda for the business meeting between the governors and President Trump have not yet been announced.

The takeaway

The annual meeting between the president and the National Governors Association is an important tradition that allows state leaders to directly engage with the White House on key issues. Despite some initial uncertainty, the two sides have now agreed to hold the meeting, underscoring the value of this bipartisan forum.