Trump Hosts Republican Governors Dinner at Mar-a-Lago Ahead of Inauguration

President-elect Trump is organizing a dinner with a select group of Republican governors at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, ahead of his inauguration scheduled for January 20. This gathering will allow Trump to engage with these governors, who are anticipated to play a significant role in implementing his agenda during his next term, particularly regarding his proposals for mass deportation of immigrants with criminal histories.

Among the attendees are notable figures such as Ron DeSantis from Florida, Brian Kemp from Georgia, Glenn Youngkin from Virginia, and Kim Reynolds from Iowa. DeSantis, who had initially supported Trump but clashed with him during the 2024 GOP primary, has since reconciled somewhat with the former president by endorsing him and contributing to his fundraising efforts. Reynolds, who previously endorsed DeSantis during the primaries, expressed her eagerness to collaborate with Trump by sharing her excitement on social media before the dinner.

Kemp, who now chairs the Republican Governors Association, faced criticism from Trump in the past due to his refusal to assist in overturning Biden's narrow victory in Georgia. However, after winning his own re-election by a large margin, their relationship seems to have improved as Kemp has since supported Trump in the general election. Youngkin, who considered running for the presidency before opting out, has also collaborated with Trump during the election campaign. Despite the past tensions, this dinner presents a chance for unity among the GOP leaders as they look ahead to the Trump administration's priorities.