Republican governors head to Mar-a-Lago
It's a chance for them to reaffirm their loyalty — the biggest currency in Trump world.
By Dasha Burns and Gary Fineout
01/07/2025, 4:17pm ET
The march through Mar-a-Lago (aka the “Winter White House”) continues this week with a dinner for Republican governors on Thursday, according to two people familiar with the plans. It comes as Trump prepares to host a slew of House Republican groups there this weekend to game plan his ambitious 2025 agenda.
The governors’ convening will offer a chance to reaffirm their loyalty — the biggest currency in Trump world. That’s particularly key for those like ally-turned-rival-turned-ally again, Gov. Ron DeSantis, who will make the trip down from Tallahassee, one of the people familiar said.
But it’s not just a one-way street. Trump will also need these leaders to help execute his biggest priority: mass deportation, which will require coordination and resources at the state level. He’s likely to meet some stiff resistance from blue states, making it all the more important that there is no daylight between red states and the White House.
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