Former President Donald Trump is hosting a dinner for Republican governors at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, this evening. This gathering comes shortly before Trump’s inauguration, set for January 20, where he will assume the presidency once again.
The meeting provides Trump an opportunity to connect with these governors, who are expected to support his agenda during his upcoming term. One of the key topics on the agenda is likely to be his plans for stricter immigration policies, particularly focusing on the deportation of criminals.
Notable attendees include Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. DeSantis, who was once seen as an ally of Trump but had some differences over the past year, has since endorsed Trump and helped with fundraising efforts for his campaign.
Governor Kim Reynolds, a two-term conservative leader, openly expressed her enthusiasm for the meeting, stating, “Excited to meet with President Trump tonight at Mar-a-Lago. I stand ready to help enact his agenda of Making America Safe, Prosperous, and Great Again!”
There’s also Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, who had considered running for president himself before deciding against it and has worked alongside Trump during the election.
Brian Kemp, now chair of the Republican Governors Association, had a complicated relationship with Trump after the 2020 election. However, in recent months, both leaders have seemed to repair their relationship, with Kemp endorsing Trump in the recent general election.
Overall, this dinner not only symbolizes the gathering of support for Trump but also serves as a vital step toward implementing a conservative agenda in the upcoming administration.
