President Donald Trump is hosting a gathering of Republican governors at the White House this week, a meeting that underscores his close coordination with GOP state leaders while excluding their Democratic counterparts.

The session, held behind closed doors, brings together Republican governors from across the country to discuss shared policy priorities, federal-state cooperation and the administration’s agenda heading into the coming legislative and electoral cycle.

According to officials familiar with the plans, the meeting is designed to strengthen alignment between the White House and Republican-led states on issues ranging from economic growth and infrastructure to border security and public safety.

Trump has maintained regular contact with GOP governors since returning to office, frequently highlighting their role in implementing federal initiatives at the state level and framing them as key partners in advancing conservative policy goals.

Democratic governors were not invited to the gathering, a decision that has drawn criticism from some opposition figures who argue that the White House should engage more broadly with leaders from both parties.

Administration officials, however, have described the event as a partisan strategy session rather than a formal bipartisan forum, noting that presidents from both parties have historically convened allies to coordinate political and policy approaches.

The meeting comes as several Republican governors play prominent roles in national debates and are viewed as influential voices within the party.

By hosting them collectively at the White House, Trump is reinforcing his leadership within the Republican Party and emphasising the importance he places on state-level governance as a pillar of his administration’s broader political strategy.