Ohio Gov. John Kasich is tentatively scheduled to meet with President Trump this week, CNN reported.

Three sources familiar with the plan told CNN that Kasich, a former Republican presidential candidate, may meet with the president Friday at the White House.

The meeting will include Kasich, Trump and potentially White House chief of staff Reince Priebus.

Kasich was a strong critic of Trump during the campaign and after dropping his own presidential bid.

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The Ohio governor did not attend the Republican National Convention in July, which was held in his state, and declined to endorse Trump.

During an interview Sunday, Kasich pushed back against the president's criticism of the press, calling the media "such an important part of democracy."

He said during an interview on CNN's "State of the Union" that although he doesn't always agree with the press, news outlets play a "vital" role that is necessary to "hold people accountable."

The Ohio governor also said Sunday that world leaders "are not sure about the president."

"It is really critical that they speak with one voice on all these critical matters of national security and supporting our Western alliance, which has kept the peace since World War II," Kasich said.