Note: The live stream has ended. The video above is Donald Trump’s speech from the event.
As Hollywood had its big night at The Oscars, Donald and Melania Trump hosted their own black-tie affair.
The Trumps chose the theme “Spring’s Renewal” for the annual Governors Ball, which took place at the White House on February 26, coincidentally during The Oscars.
The White House announced the theme of the dinner earlier in the day, saying that the mansion has “come to life, gleaming with the dazzling, senorial experience of eternal spring.”
During his speech, Donald touched on health care and was optimistic about a replacement to Obamacare and previewed his address to Congress on February 28.
Trump’s latest healthcare promise, at the governors ball: “I think you’re going to see something very, very special.”
Trump told Governors Ball his speech Tues will speak specifically on complicated subject: health care. “We are going to repeal and replace.”
He also commented on the attendance of the governors in the room and boasted about that he has already kept a lot of the promises that he made on the campaign trail.
“The room they say has never looked better but who knows,” Trump, upon entering Governors’ Ball at White House w first lady. via @spettypi
Trump tells governors at ball “we’ve made a lot of promises over the last two years and many of those promises already are kept”
Earlier in the week on February 22, White House press secretary Sean Spicer said that the Trumps wont be tuning into The Academy Awards because of the event in Washington D.C.
The president will be hosting the Governors Ball that night. The first lady has put a lot of time into this event, welcoming our nation’s governors to the capital. I have a feeling that’s where the president and first lady are going to be focused on Sunday night.
The tradition of hosting the nation’s governors and their spouses is an annual occurrence and typically happens in accordance with the National Governors Association Winter Meeting.
Donald said earlier in the day on Twitter that there was a lot to talk about at the Governors Ball, and politics don’t seem to be off the table.
Big dinner with Governors tonight at White House. Much to be discussed, including healthcare.