President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted the annual White House Governors Dinner Saturday night during the National Governors Association winter meeting, but the event told a story that mainstream media won't cover: Democrat governors apparently boycotted the traditional bipartisan gathering.
Reporters on the scene noted the glaring absence of Democratic governors at what has historically been a bipartisan event where state leaders put politics aside for an evening of diplomacy and discussion. Instead, it appears Democrat governors chose petty partisan politics over governing.
The annual NGA dinner has been a White House tradition for decades, providing an opportunity for governors from both parties to engage directly with the president and discuss state-federal cooperation. But apparently, Trump Derangement Syndrome runs so deep among Democrat leadership that they can't even show up for a dinner.
Democrats Choose Resistance Over Governing
This snub reveals everything Americans need to know about today's Democrat Party. While President Trump extends an olive branch and maintains presidential traditions, Democrat governors would rather throw tantrums than work for their constituents.
Think about what this means for everyday Americans in blue states. Their governors are so consumed with anti-Trump hatred that they're willing to skip opportunities to advocate for their states' interests directly with the president. That's not leadership – that's political malpractice.
Meanwhile, Republican governors showed up ready to work with the Trump administration on issues that matter: border security, economic development, infrastructure, and getting the federal government out of states' business.
"This is exactly why Americans rejected the Democrat Party in 2024," one GOP source noted. "They're more interested in resistance theater than actual governance."
The empty chairs at Saturday's dinner serve as a perfect metaphor for Democrat leadership: absent when it matters, focused on politics instead of people, and more interested in virtue signaling to their radical base than serving their constituents.
How long will voters in blue states tolerate governors who prioritize partisan games over getting things done for their people?