President Donald Trump intensified his public confrontation with Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt this week, stemming from disagreements over the guest list for the forthcoming annual governors’ weekend in Washington, D.C. In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump accused Gov. Stitt of seeking "cheap publicity" by misrepresenting the invitation process for the event.

The dispute began when Stitt, who currently chairs the National Governors Association (NGA), declared that a bipartisan meeting with the president was initially off the agenda due to an alleged decision by the White House to exclude Democratic governors. However, following a conversation with President Trump, Stitt reversed his statement, attributing the confusion to a “misunderstanding in scheduling.”

Despite the clarification, Trump expressed his discontent in a subsequent post, criticizing Stitt for his handling of the information. All governors were eventually invited to the event, with the exception of Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, whom Trump singled out. Notably, Gov. Moore had been invited before Trump’s exclusionary remark.

In a revealing Thursday morning post, Trump also claimed credit for Stitt’s victory in his last gubernatorial race, suggesting that Stitt had been significantly trailing his opponent before seeking Trump’s endorsement. "I Endorsed him (Barely!), and he won his Race,” Trump wrote, signaling a strained relationship despite the political support.

This ongoing feud with Gov. Stitt isn’t isolated. Previously, Stitt has diverged from party lines, notably criticizing the administration's policy on National Guard deployments across state lines.

The controversy over the NGA weekend has also led to broader tensions within the association, culminating in a decision by 18 Democratic governors to boycott a bipartisan dinner, protesting the initial exclusionary approach by the White House.

As the event approaches, President Trump’s stance remains firm. “I’ll see whoever shows up at the White House, the fewer the better!” he declared, indicating a preference for a smaller gathering amid the ongoing disputes.

Responses from Stitt’s office and the NGA have been limited, with neither party providing comments on the recent developments. As the governors' weekend looms, the political and personal rifts underscore the challenges of maintaining bipartisan cooperation in increasingly polarized times.