The annual White House dinner with governors descended into controversy this week, overshadowed by a Supreme Court decision invalidating President Trump's tariff policy. Ahead of the gathering, Trump initially excluded Democratic governors from a White House meeting, only relenting at the last minute. This move prompted threats of a Democratic boycott from dozens of governors, including Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey who declared the event a 'farce.' Despite Moore's attendance, some Democrats still skipped Saturday's dinner.

The Supreme Court's ruling, striking down the tariffs, came just as the dinner was set to begin, frustrating even some Republicans like Louisiana's Jeff Landry. The turmoil overshadowed what is typically a rare opportunity for governors to connect with the President and Cabinet officials away from daily pressures.