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Bluetus

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18. The news reports are conflicting, probably because Trump keeps changing

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Reply #17)

Mon Feb 16, 2026, 01:07 AM

Feb 16

At first, he apparently banned some unspecified Dems. There was strong pushback, and then he said he was only banning the black one and the gay one, as if that made it better. Dem Senators have variously made statements indicating they are boycotting. But it is unclear if that changes with the clarification that only blacks and gays are banned. Then some reports said the dinner is canceled entirely, which seems even shittier than before. That says "If you won't let be single out blacks and gays, then I don't even want to have the damn dinner."

What an asshole this guy is. He had his chance to correct himself. There should be no further discussion. The Governors should have their meeting and leave Trump out of it.

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'Speaks Volumes': Kentucky Gov Boycotting White House Dinner After Trump Refuses to Invite Nation's Only Black Governor [View all] BumRushDaShow Feb 15 OP

All of them should boycott it, but of course they won't. Vinca Feb 15 #1

Mayhaps, Magoo48 Feb 15 #3

How can ANY Dem go under these circumstances. Remember this is TACO Trump Bluetus Feb 15 #11

Good for Shapiro. Now how about the rest of you? Bluetus Feb 15 #12

WTF, Gov Kelly? Bluetus Feb 15 #13

Pritzker is on it. Bluetus Feb 15 #14

See this posted below this morning BumRushDaShow Feb 15 #17

The news reports are conflicting, probably because Trump keeps changing Bluetus Feb 16 #18

The problem is the CONFLATING of *2 different events* BumRushDaShow Feb 16 #19

Thasnks for the chronology. Bottom line, ... Bluetus Feb 16 #20

That's why most of the governors don't want to play games BumRushDaShow Feb 16 #21

The Governors (from both parties) may have reached the point where they follow a different strategy Bluetus Feb 16 #22

Hat-tip to Andy Beshear, a true leader 70sEraVet Feb 15 #2

So, Beshear is the only Dem Miguelito Loveless Feb 15 #4

A number already came out to say they were boycotting last week BumRushDaShow Feb 15 #5

Go Kansas Dem Governor Laura Kelly!!! Bengus81 Feb 15 #9

......... paleotn Feb 15 #8

All three are welcome at my house. It will be more fun and better food. twodogsbarking Feb 15 #6

Democratic voter fraud in Mesa County Colorado? They voted strong republican since 1948 - except 33taw Feb 15 #15

Memo to Trump: AverageOldGuy Feb 15 #7

"12-year-old birthday party," Bayard Feb 15 #10

All you're really missing is a Filet o Fish and the smell of shit. flvegan Feb 15 #16