Press Release: 2/20/2026

Governor Healey Issues Statement Regarding White House Governors Meeting

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

2/19/2026

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BOSTON —  Governor Maura Healey issued the following statement about her decision not to attend the White House meeting with Governors on Friday or White House Dinner on Saturday. These events have historically been hosted by the National Governors Association during their annual conference, until this year.  

 

“For years, Governors of both parties met with Presidents of both parties annually. This has always been an important opportunity for us to discuss the most pressing issues facing our country and how we can work together on solutions. But it should come as no surprise to anyone that President Trump has completely politicized this. He continues to act in a manner that’s beneath the dignity of the Office of the President of the United States. 

 

President Trump has made this whole thing a farce. He doesn’t want to work together. He's afraid to hear the truth about the damage he’s doing to our economy, how he’s making life harder and more expensive, the dangerous and unlawful tactics of ICE, his tariffs that are driving up costs for everyone, and his cuts to health care. He doesn’t want to hear about how he’s hurting American competitiveness by defunding science and research, or how he’s driving away foreign partners and investment while countries like China look to lap us in technology, AI and energy production. 

 

As Governor, I work with people of all parties to get things done. We’ve passed tax cuts, a major housing bill, a jobs bill – all with bipartisan support. But if the President doesn’t want a serious discussion about how we can deliver for the American people, then we aren’t going to waste our time.”